Amanda Hay
About Amanda Hay
Amanda Hay serves as the Deputy Managing Editor for the Americas at ICIS, where she has worked since 2021, bringing over two decades of journalism experience focused on the oil and gas industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Kansas and has held various editorial roles, specializing in market intelligence and analysis.
Work at ICIS
Amanda Hay has been serving as the Deputy Managing Editor for the Americas at ICIS since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing editorial operations and content strategy related to market intelligence in the oil and gas sector. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within ICIS, including Acting Managing Editor, Senior Editor Manager, and Markets Editor. Her experience at ICIS spans multiple years, where she has focused on commodities such as base oils, butadiene, and petrochemicals.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Hay earned her Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a news-editorial emphasis from the University of Kansas, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. With over two decades of journalism experience, she specializes in market intelligence and analysis within the oil and gas industry. Her expertise includes price discovery, market assessments, and the analysis of crude oil price volatility on refining economics.
Background
Amanda Hay began her career in journalism at The Journal News Media Group as a Copy Editor in 2001. She then spent seven years as a News Editor at The Kansas City Star. Following her tenure there, she worked in various editorial roles at ICIS and other organizations, including PLS Inc. and The Lab Consulting. Her background also includes graphic design, which she utilizes to create data visualizations and presentations.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amanda Hay has contributed to numerous articles focused on the global base oils market and has provided insights into the challenges and pricing dynamics of this sector. She engages in weekly price assessments for commodities markets and has discussed regional supply gaps in the base oils market. Her work emphasizes transforming complex information into accessible messaging while maintaining brand integrity.
Interests and Hobbies
In her personal time, Amanda Hay enjoys attending live music events and planning trips to destinations characterized by deserts or mountains. These interests reflect her appreciation for diverse experiences outside of her professional commitments.