Claire Ward
About Claire Ward
Claire Ward is a Sales Manager at Toray Advanced Composites with a strong background in the chemicals industry, specializing in Research and Development and Materials Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and has held various sales and development roles in prominent companies throughout her career.
Current Role at Toray Advanced Composites
Claire Ward has been serving as the Sales Manager at Toray Advanced Composites since 2019. In this role, she leverages her extensive background in the chemicals industry and her expertise in composites to drive sales strategies and manage client relationships. Her position involves overseeing sales operations and ensuring the delivery of high-quality composite materials to clients in France.
Previous Experience in the Chemicals Industry
Prior to her current role, Claire Ward held several positions within the chemicals industry. She worked as a Development Chemist at Advanced Composites Group Ltd from 1997 to 2007, where she contributed to product development. She later served as a Regional Sales Account Manager at UMECO from 2008 to 2012 and at Cytec from 2012 to 2015, focusing on sales in France. Most recently, she was a Sales Account Manager at Solvay from 2015 to 2019.
Education and Expertise in Chemistry
Claire Ward studied Chemistry at multiple institutions. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry from the University of Kent from 1993 to 1997. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Chemistry from the University of Central Lancashire in 1992. Her foundational education includes a Brevet de Technicien Superieur (BTS) in Chemistry from Ecole Nationale de Chimie Physique Biologie, Paris, completed in 1991, and a Baccalaureat in Science from Lycee Gaston Bachelard, Bar-sur-Aube, in 1989.
Skills in Research and Development and Materials Science
Claire Ward possesses expertise in Research and Development (R&D) and Materials Science, which enhances her capabilities in her sales role. Her background in these areas allows her to understand the technical aspects of the products she sells and to communicate effectively with clients about their needs and applications. This knowledge is particularly relevant in the composites sector, where she applies her skills to support sales initiatives.