P.h.D. Biotech (Fermentation processes) │ Ag, API & Beverage industry experience │ Synthetic Biology R&D │ 20 years of leadership and Management │ R&D. Process Development of live microbial cultures & bio-molecules │ Product Development │ New Business Development │ StrategyI am a strategic, global leader who specializes in transforming Product Innovation (PI) organizations through strong leadership and operational excellence. I have experience in leading a multitude of functions across PI functions, including business development, product development, and biological functions including strain engineering, enzymology, fermentation & downstream process development, and pharma manufacturing. I am a highly collaborative leader who successfully drives transformation across PI functions and builds strong cross functional relationships across geography and business units.My “superpower” is ideation, strategy and building strong teams and PI infrastructure to successfully deliver innovative new biological products to a variety of global markets (Food & Beverages and Ag). I can handle and solve complex leadership and operational challenges. Often in a complicated matrix of people, organization, culture, and operational challenges. I lead through clear directions and communication. I value integrity, trust building, and collaboration. I have a unique work culture experience working for a range of companies in Denmark and the United States. This has among many things also formed my leadership principles and strengthened my belief in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, to be our best as a society, company, and as an individual. American and Danish citizen.Please do not ask for any consultancy. Thank you.Job responsibilities:2023 Vice President, Fermentation & downstream process development, Pivot Bio2021 Vice President, Head of Biological R&D, Zymergen2021 Vice President, Test Development, Zymergen2018 Director Technical Innovation, Gusmer Enterprises Inc2018 Director Fermentation R&D, Gusmer Enterprises Inc2015. Pharma API. Manager Fermentation & Operations Support. Xellia pharmaceuticals2014-2015. Director, process development of novel species for plant health and lactic acid bacteria. Chr. Hansen2008-2014. Senior Department Manager Fermentation2002-2008. Department Manager Research & Development Wine Cultures. Product development and technical sales to the wine industry globally