At Hazardex Live 2024, Heather Carroll from the Chemical Business Association (CBA) will be discussing the issues relating to uilding sustainable future generations of talent in the chemical supply chain.

The chemical industry stands as one of the world's most vital and diverse sectors. At its core, this industry relies on the effectiveness and efficiency of its chemical supply chain, with its most invaluable asset being its people. A highly skilled, motivated, and globally distributed workforce equipped with a 'can do' attitude, coupled with relevant expertise and experience, drives the industry's success. It is imperative that we act decisively to attract and nurture emerging talent, ensuring a sustainable pipeline for future generations. The Chemical Business Association, as a leader in the chemical supply chain, recognises the urgency to secure sustainable talent pipelines and during 2023 we launched the People & Skills Hub to drive this essential transformation.

About the author:

Heather Carroll, People & Skills Lead, has worked in the chemical supply chain for 25 years and has a wealth of experience in people and skills, supporting clients to grow and prosper. She has a diverse background having had roles in HR, business planning, learning & development, bid writing and consultancy, and is a strategic, multidisciplinary business manager who has worked with an extensive range of organisations, from small startups to established industry giants. Heather’s background includes working for both the private and educational sectors, and she has also spent time working for local Government and a scientific venture capital firm. Her areas of interest are early careers, intergenerational knowledge transfer and sustainability competences.