Digital Chemical Playbook

Jess Tang, Founder & CEO of Mavic AI, explores why science-driven organisations don’t struggle with knowledge itself, but with how it breaks as they scale. In this episode, she unpacks why teams repeatedly re-explain decisions, rebuild context, and lose critical expertise across markets and functions, and how AI can help preserve context, decision logic, and organisational memory to enable fas...

In this episode of Digital Chemical Playbook , we speak with Atul Nagarkar from DKSH on how the coatings industry is evolving in a fast-changing environment shaped by sustainability, regulation, and shifting customer expectations. We explore how sourcing, R&D, and formulation arebecoming more connected and more solution-driven, and why the industry is moving from protection-based thinking to p...

What happens when AI ambition meets real business transformation? In this episode of The Digital Chemical Playbook , David Enright, Senior Director for Digital Transformation and AI at DKSH, shares how the company is turning AI into practical impact across teams, processes, and decisions. From boosting productivity to building strong data foundations, discover how DKSH is scaling AI while empoweri...

What happens when digital curiosity meets 25 years of chemical industry experience?   In this episode of The Digital Chemical Playbook , Christophe Cabarry, Founder and CEO of SpecialChem, reveals how digital tools, AI, and structured data are transforming the chemical industry. He shares the hidden truths about hybrid sales models, smarter product discovery, and why human expertise still matters...

What happens when a chemist dreams beyond the lab? In this episode of Digital Chemical Playbook , we meet Pere, CTO of KosmetiKOn, who turned his passion for formulation into a digitalmission. From the limits of traditional R&D to developing smart tools forthe cosmetics industry, Pere shares how AI and data are reshaping the science of beauty. This is more than innovation. It’s a new way to th...

Join Ammar Badwy, CEO of Pharmaoffer, and host FlorianBrunet as they break barriers in the pharmaceutical supply chain with digital innovation. Discover how Pharmaoffer overcomes legacy systems, boosts transparency, and navigates price-driven markets for better business outcomes. Tune in for expert insights into driving digital excellence in pharma procurement.

Join Yahya Syed, CEO of Potion AI, and Florian Brunet as they discuss how AI-driven tools are transforming formulation, deformulation, and product development. Learn how AI accelerates R&D, enhances sustainability, and predicts market trends, helping companies innovate faster and more efficiently. Tune in now!

In this episode of the Digital Chemical Playbook, Florian Brunet hosts Prof. Katya Pas, Associate Dean Research, Science from Monash University. Prof. Katya explores the use of artificial intelligence in the chemical industry, specifically in designing and optimizing chemicals for production.   We discussed both the opportunities AI presents and the potential risks it poses, as well as how it can...

In this episode of the Digital Chemical Playbook, Florian Brunet had the pleasure of hosting Yann Chilvers, CEO and co-founder of Covalo. Covalo is a digital platform that connects cosmetic brands with suppliers, providing an online marketplace for sourcing ingredients, packaging, and services within the beauty and personal care industry. We discussed the growing role of Generative AI in the cosme...

In this episode David & Hector from ChemCloud share their insights on the challenges and future directions in the chemical industry. It is about Gen AI applied to chemicals and expected trends for the next 5 years.

Take a closer look at the effects of digitalization on the chemical industry with David Wright and Hector Williamson from ChemCloud. In this conversation, David and Hector provide insights into the digital transformation of the chemical industry and the impact of eCommerce evolution in the chemical industry.

Deep dive into the world of chemical distribution with Ash Martin, Senior Manager, DKSH Performance Materials, Australia. In this conversation, Ash sheds light on his comprehensive journey in chemical distribution. Ash shares insights on leveraging digital strategies to create and elevate a product brand within the specialty chemicals industry.

Gain an executive perspective on the digital evolution in chemicals. Pam Walker, General Manager and Director of UL Solutions’ Product Insights, shares insider insights from over 25 years in the industry. Listen to the podcast to hear Pam offer strategic advice on navigating the digital landscape, as we discuss the latest trends in digitalization and the challenges companies face.

A conversation with Cesar Saez Solano, Vice President, Global Food & Beverage Ingredients, DKSH Performance Materials, on market trends in the food and beverage industry. In this discussion, Cesar sheds light on the latest eCommerce trends in the food and beverage sector and the digital transformation of this industry's B2B commerce.

In this episode, we speak with Mrs. Michela Fusco, Global Director at Elementis, to get her perspective on digital transformation in the chemical industry. She shares valuable insights on embracing digitalization and gives her thoughts on DKSH's customer-facing portal platform, Discover.

Digital transformation has become the cornerstone of success in the chemical ingredients industry. Join us in this episode with Mr. Ramon J. Viñas, former Global VP at DKSH Performance Materials, boasting more than 20 years of experience. Together, we'll explore how DKSH embraced digitalization, adapting in an evolving landscape to deliver excellence