Michael Macdonald
HIF Global
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Michael is the Chief Manufacturing Officer for HIF Global. He has 40 years experience in methanol and related industries, including the world’s first methanol-to-gasoline plant in New Zealand. He has originated, developed & implemented methanol projects globally. As SVP Global Operations during 2010-2013, Michael had responsibility for all Methanex’s operating plants, large projects and the corporate EHS function. Michael has a degree in chemical & process engineering from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.