Internationally respected innovator of natural fiber technologies, for more than 45 years in the industry, recognized by the United Nations Development Projects team for strategic and tactical skill s in revenue optimization realized through groundbreaking research. Recognized authority on bast fibers and their cultivation with proven track record of commercializing natural fiber products and technologies.Comprehensive operational and executive level expertise in all aspects of production and manufacturing of all natural fibers in multiple environments from start up to multinational. Proprietary research is facilitating manufacturers’ ability to leverage the sustainability and performance benefits of natural fibers in wide-ranging applications and markets.SPECIALIZATION: FLAX/HEMP FIBER PROCESSING FOR VALUE ADDED HOME TEXTILE PRODUCTS.Areas of Expertise:● Internationally recognized expertise in all aspects of nonwoven technologies● Fiber technology research and development (woven and nonwoven)● Bio-chemical analysis● Expertise in life cycle planning from crop level through manufacturing● Budget planning and P/L● Depth in global market capabilities and fiber sourcing● Project development and execution● Development, maintenance and continual improvement of manufacturing systems● Planning and deployment of state of the art technologies and production lines● Bio-chemical fiber treatments for material property improvements of all fibers● Kenaf, hemp, jute, flax, composite fibersSELECTED ACHIEVEMENTSLeadership and Consulting● Selected by UNDP to spearhead fine bast fiber operation development in Kolkata, India● Selected by major textile companies including Gloster Industries, New Central Jute Mills, BirlaCorporation, Hastings Mills, Sharda Group, Kankaria Group, Gondolpara Jute Mill, Howrah Jute Mill, Jagatdal Jute Mill and Baranagar Jute Mill in India for technical expertise, Senior Vice-president Research and Development Kenactiv Innovation,USA, Chief Technical Officer Bast Lab LLC.○ Processed Indian wool, New Zealand wool, Merino wool, Tibetian wool starting from raw stage, scouring, spinning, knitting, fabric weaving.