Maria Rawson

After graduating from Leeds Metropolitan University in 2008, I joined Croda on their graduate scheme and rotated between marketing and sales roles for 5 years, finding a home in their Personal Care and Home Care departments. I returned back to Croda in 2021, post maternity leave, to lead the Croda Healthcare’s rebrand into Croda Pharma, working alongside a partner agency to maximise the rebrand and exposure. Upon completion of the rebrand I took the role of Brand Lead for the Pharma business for a further 6 months until I decided to go solely freelance. I have worked freelance, primarily in the chemical industry, for nearly 4 years now.

I truly appreciate the importance of brand, communication and networking. Throughout my career in a science based indsutry, as a non-technical marketer, I have created a strong ability to bring a creative approach to technical materials and make this more palatable for the wider audience.

I am passionate about promoting STEM career paths and introducing the varying career opportunities available to young children and those in higher education. I’ve actively been involved in primary school outreach programmes to promote women in science and the many opportunities that are available.