Barbara Ortner
About Barbara Ortner
Barbara Ortner serves as the Head of Market Reporting at ICIS, where she has worked since 2006. With over 30 years of experience in the energy and chemicals markets, she has played a vital role in developing methodologies for market assessments and facilitating editor engagement with market players.
Current Role at ICIS
Barbara Ortner serves as the Head of Market Reporting at ICIS, a position she has held since 2006. In this role, she plays a key part in facilitating deeper conversations between editors and market players. Her leadership in market reporting has been significant in shaping the methodologies used for chemical market assessments at ICIS. She operates from Sutton, United Kingdom, where she continues to contribute to the company's strategic direction in market reporting.
Previous Experience at ICIS
Barbara Ortner has a long history with ICIS, having worked in various editorial roles. She served as Managing Editor for Europe from 1994 to 2006, a tenure of 12 years. Additionally, she held the position of Managing Editor for Asia in Singapore for two separate periods, first in 1998 and again in 2001, each lasting two months. Her extensive experience at ICIS has positioned her as one of the earliest members contributing to the organization’s global editorial teams.
Experience at Reed Elsevier
In 2012, Barbara Ortner worked at Reed Elsevier as a Global Risk Management professional for a duration of three months in London, United Kingdom. This role added to her diverse experience in the publishing and information services sector, particularly in risk management within the global market context.
Background in Commodities Research
Barbara Ortner began her career in commodities research at CRU (Commodities Research Unit), where she worked as a Market Consultant specializing in ammonia and logistics from 1983 to 1987. This four-year experience laid the foundation for her extensive knowledge in energy and chemicals markets, which now spans over 30 years.
Expertise in Energy and Chemicals Markets
With over 30 years of experience in the energy and chemicals sectors, Barbara Ortner has developed a deep understanding of market dynamics. Her expertise is reflected in her contributions to market assessments and reporting methodologies at ICIS, where she has been instrumental in shaping the analytical frameworks used in the industry.