David Sharrock
About David Sharrock
David Sharrock is a Senior Colour Product and Applications Technologist at Venator Materials Plc, with extensive experience in colour pigment formulation and product development. He has previously held roles at Huntsman and Palintest, contributing to research and technical support in the chemicals industry.
Current Role at Venator Materials
David Sharrock serves as a Senior Colour Product and Applications Technologist at Venator Materials Plc. He has held this position since 2017, contributing to the development and application of color products. His role focuses on enhancing product offerings and providing technical expertise in color pigment applications.
Previous Experience at Huntsman
Before his current role, David worked at Huntsman as a Product Development Technologist starting in 2015. He was responsible for developing new color pigment products aimed at emerging markets. His work involved transitioning products from laboratory scale to pilot plant and then to full manufacturing scale. Prior to this, he served as a Technical Service Technologist at Huntsman for one year, where he implemented testing methods to improve technical knowledge in color pigment formulation.
Early Career at Palintest
David began his career at Palintest, where he held multiple roles. He completed a graduate internship in 2012, followed by positions as a Technical Author and Production Operator within the same year. He also worked as a Calibration Technician in 2013. His experience at Palintest included providing technical support and contributing to fundamental research for international manufacturing sites.
Education and Qualifications
David Sharrock earned a Master's degree in Chemistry (MChem) from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in color pigment formulation and applications within the chemicals industry.
Technical Expertise and Skills
David possesses extensive experience in scale-up processes from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing stages, specifically in the chemicals industry. His technical skills include implementing robust testing methods and developing color pigment products tailored for various markets. He has also provided technical support to key business customers and international manufacturing sites.