Empowering our team for greater success
Training in action
In 2025, we delivered targeted programs across regions, including Key Management Skills training for 45 employees, PRINCE2® Project Management for 18 participants, and IT-focused courses such as Power BI and Advanced PowerPoint for more than 60 employees. We also ran workshops to strengthen presentation skills and leadership capabilities.
Our online e-learning platform, launched in 2024, continues to grow, providing flexible learning paths tailored to roles and experience. In 2025, employees completed more than 8,800 courses, with a 92% application rate, demonstrating the relevance and impact of the content.
Senior Leadership Development Program
Several employees are selected to take part in our Senior Leadership Development program. The course involved instructor-led sessions and post-training coaching specifically tailored to upskill our senior managers.
Katie Le Manquais, Technology Platform Leader, participated in the program and found the coaching on building high-performing teams particularly beneficial. “I recently had the privilege of attending a global gathering with peers from diverse roles across our business for the Leadership Development course. This experience provided me with the chance to interact closely with inspirational leaders and build a strong network of colleagues, one that I know I can turn to for insights and support in the future.”
Science ladder
The success of our business relies on attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier scientists and technical professionals. Our Science Ladder program enables employees in technical roles to advance their careers in science while driving innovation in new technologies. This initiative encourages outstanding scientists to continue their research, providing opportunities for personal growth, recognition, and professional advancement, thereby benefiting both the individual and our business.
Dr. Jim Barker, Senior Research Fellow
The most senior level on our Science Ladder is that of Senior Research Fellow. In 2021, Dr. Jim Barker was promoted to Senior Research Fellow, only the second person in our company’s history to achieve this prestigious level. Achieving this level takes significant time and requires continued personal commitment from individuals. In 2024, Jim was awarded the ASTM International Award of Merit, in recognition of his voluntary work to help make the world better by contributing directly to the safety, quality, and reliability of products world-wide. Jim’s scientific achievements mark him out as one of the best industrial chemists in the world and this reflects positively on Innospec and our technical credibility with customers.
Succession planning
We are committed to developing future leaders for our business by equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to drive our organization forward. Our succession planning program for strategic roles ensures business continuity and long-term sustainability, as individuals transition into new positions. Identifying the right talent for key roles is a priority, and we actively nurture potential within our existing workforce. Through ongoing education and support, we empower our employees to grow, develop, and excel within Innospec.
Joshua Riley, Sales Manager
Joshua Riley began his career at Innospec in 2017 as a Technical Service Chemist for Fuel Specialties in Ellesmere Port. In 2022, he transitioned into the Performance Chemicals Product Management team as a Product Specialist. By March 2024, Joshua took on a hybrid role, adding Sales responsibilities, and in October 2024, he moved fully into Sales as Junior Sales Manager, now responsible for the Middle East and Africa. His progression demonstrates how we support employees in exploring new opportunities and building diverse, rewarding career paths.
Supporting a sustainable workforce
We offer opportunities to young people in the form of apprenticeships, paid internships, trainee programs and work experience at several of our locations around the world. We provide participants with tailored programs that offer comprehensive practical training and experience.
In 2025, we offered:
33
paid internships
20
student placements
41
apprenticeships
34
work experience opportunities
Eleanor Vernon, Apprentice Lab Technician
“I’m now studying for my degree through the degree apprenticeship scheme, and I feel like I am learning and growing in my job every day! One of the most rewarding aspects of my role is gaining hands on experience with the opportunity to use a wide range of instrumentation that I wouldn’t typically have access to. Engaging with a knowledgeable team and using these advanced tools not only enhances my skills but also deepens my understanding of our field. I’m grateful for the chance to expand my knowledge and contribute to our team’s success.”
Higher level qualifications
We believe it is important to help all our employees reach their true potential, which is why we support people studying for higher level qualifications across a wide variety of functions. These professional qualifications help employees to further develop as individuals and enables us to maintain a competent workforce. Some examples of the employees we have supported in their learning and development journeys are provided below.
Emma Bleasdale, our Junior Regulatory Toxicologist based at our Ellesmere Port, UK site, successfully completed her Toxicology Master’s degree at Birmingham University.
Dan Hollingsworth, Control Systems Engineer, based at our Ellesmere Port, UK site, completed his Electrical Automation Degree, from Wrexham Glyndwr University.
Daniel Grewing, a sales manager based at our Herne site in Germany, was supported to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration at FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management.