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Malcolm Cooper

Observer · DISC type ci
Chief Executive Officer at VPS
📍 Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Malcolm is the Chief Executive Officer at VPS, leveraging his extensive experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification sector. A PhD-qualified chemist from Nottingham Trent University, he has a strong background in the chemicals, oil and gas, and environmental industries, focusing on driving global business performance and operational excellence.

His interests lie at the intersection of science and business strategy, with a focus on leadership and management principles. He consistently emphasizes recognizing and promoting talent within his organization to foster a strong, capable team.

A Chartered Chemist and member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Malcolm uniquely combines deep scientific expertise with C-suite executive leadership in the global maritime and energy sectors.

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Experience
47 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Malcolm shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Assertive

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Malcolm cares about

Marine Decarbonisation
He frequently speaks on supporting the shipping sector's journey towards decarbonisation through new technologies and alternative fuels like biofuels.
Fuel Quality
His career is centered on fuel testing and inspection. He has commented on the challenges of marine fuel quality, contamination, and the evolution of ISO standards.
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Career

Work history

11-2020
Chief Executive Officer
VPS
1-2017
Group Managing Director
VPS
2-2016
Group Technical and Business Development Director
VPS
11-2014 - 1-2016
Global Operational Excellence Manager
SGS
7-2007 - 10-2014
Business Manager Oil Gas and Chemicals
SGS
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Media appearances

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Education
1986 - 1991
PhD
Nottingham Trent University
1983 - 1986
BSc (Hons) 1st
Nottingham Trent University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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