30 years of leadership experience and a broad base of knowledge in the areas of biotechnology, operations and sales. Throughout long-standing career at Cargill Incorporated, led development initiatives and established a track record of designing and executing strong partnership solutions to complex business challenges. Held leading management roles in sales and business development and was responsible for identifying and implementing value added fermentation-based business opportunities. Instrumental in the formation of international joint venture and served as General Manager of the business from inception.Results oriented, experienced manager with a track record of designing and executing strong partnership solutions to complex business challenges. Excels at establishing long-term customer relationships and developing high levels of employee engagement. Optimize employee engagement and business results.Leading management roles and deep experience in business development, sales, operations and technology. Adept at guiding development of renewable technology from design, through construction, and commercial operation. "Chief Reality Officer" for process economics.Professional capability and versatility to quickly develop relevant skills and apply them to new problems and demanding business situations. Self motivated, embraces new challenges as a means to continually enhance his leadership effectiveness and business skills. Expertise: renewable chemicals, renewable fuels, advanced biofuels, supply chain management, renewable feedstocks including glucose, sugar, corn, cellulosic, manufacturing site analysis and selection, economic modeling, conceptual process design, process economic modeling, processing agricultural products and wastes, evaluating new process technologies such as cellulosic sugar.
Listed skills include Strategy, Start Ups, Business Development, Biofuels, and 30 others.
