• WPC 2024
  • March 18-22, 2024

Michael McDermott

S&P Global Commodity Insights

Director, Polymers

Michael joined S&P Global Chemicals Insights in 2023 as Director of Polymers. He covers a broad range of polymers, with a focus on the European markets.

Prior to joining S&P Global Michael worked at Wood Mackenzie, achieving the role of Global Head of Polyolefins. He was responsible for research and analysis of the polyolefins market in EMEA and global, as well as providing support to polyolefins clients worldwide. He provided supporting research for olefins, sustainability and Materials & Applications Platform.

Michael established himself in consultancy and data analytics working for Nexant. There he achieved the role of Global Manager for the Polyolefins Planning Service, he was a key contributor to Nexant’s Petrochemical Simulator and database and was the author of reports covering a wide range of topics.

Michael also has five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry working as a Group Leader and Chemist for a synthetic chemistry team at Pfizer in Sandwich. He holds a PhD in Organic and Organometallic Chemistry.

Sessions With Michael McDermott

Thursday, 21 March

  • 02:00pm - 03:30pm (CST) / 21/mar/2024 07:00 pm - 21/mar/2024 08:30 pm

    Seeking the Sweet Spot in Polyester and Intermediates

    2:00 PM: Session welcome remarks - Shannan Billings, Director, Fibers, S&P Global Commodity Insights
    2:05 PM: Is there a bounce for PTA and MEG? - Andrew Neale, Executive Director, Aromatics, S&P Global Commodity Insights 
    2:20 PM: Polyester textile derivatives spinning the world - Shanshan Dai, Director, Fibers, S&P Global Commodity Insights
    2:40 PM: Innovation, insight and outlook for PET markets - Michael McDermott, Director, Polymers, S&P Global Commodity Insights

    3:00 PM: Policy Matters: Why businesses should care about a circular economy - Hannah Martinez, Head of Advocacy, Integrated PET Americas, Indorama Ventures PCL
    3:15 PM: Q&A