Use process knowledge management systems to accelerate innovation

Steve Hall is the director of engineering solutions at Process Systems Enterprise (PSE). Previously, he served as CEO of Nova Process. He has 25 years of experience in process design, innovation and improvement across the oil and gas, petrochemicals and chemicals industries. Dr. Hall is involved in matching PSE technologies to industry needs and managing specific technology development initiatives. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, and is a chartered engineer and a fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Dr. Hall has presented papers in heat integration and utility system optimization, and coauthored patents in dehydrogenation and hydrocracking.

Phil Mahoney is chairman of Ambition Partner Ltd. and Nova Process. He has 30 years of experience in the chemical and life sciences industries, and has been involved with process simulation, optimization and R&D data management. He began his career as a process and control engineer at ExxonMobil’s Fawley refinery in the UK, and later became managing director of Aspen Technology. Mr. Mahoney then joined ID Business Solutions in the area of life sciences. He earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from Loughborough University, and is a chartered engineer and a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.