Scale-up and commercialization expertise — renewable chemicals, low carbon fuels, and sustainable materials

I enjoy the challenge of solving difficult engineering problems to reduce carbon footprint and deliver value. My teams have a proven track record with launching innovative technology solutions while reducing the time to market, improving the bottom line and streamlining operations. I have received more than 45 US patents to date.

EXPERIENCE

I’ve set up PTI Global Solutions, a greenfield consulting firm, to bring engineering expertise to the sustainable technology space. With a focus on sustainable materials, renewable chemicals and low carbon fuels, I’m working with companies to help accelerate commercialization and get the greatest value from these great ideas.

Previously, I was the Technical Director for Global Process Development for Vertellus, leading a global team driving growth through process technology innovation.  My team developed and launched eight new products generating $12M total gross margin and delivered year over year growth rates greater than 100% to the business.

As VP Engineering of LanzaTech I led the scaleup of first of its kind gas fermentation technology, for conversion of waste carbon into fuel and chemical products, securing several commercial projects, and played a key role in $168M capital raising during Series C and D and a 10X increase in company valuation.

Prior to LanzaTech I worked in Malaysia with Battelle Science & Technology collaborating with Petronas, the Malaysian Oil major, to develop the R&D infrastructure and capabilities for a robust sustainable fuel and chemical portfolio.

This followed a 10 year career at Honeywell UOP, where I led technology development projects across teams in Process Design Development, Aromatics Derivatives & Polymer Technology Center, and Exploratory Platforms, resulting in new commercial offerings such as UOP’s first dividing wall distillation columns and an improved catalyst for ethylbenzene production.

I have global experience from extended postings in Malaysia and New Zealand, and projects in US, UK, China, India, SE Asia, Japan, Korea, Europe, and Russia.

► AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Process Development ♦ Technology Scale-up ♦ Green Chemistry ♦ IP Portfolio Management ♦ Project Management ♦ Joint Development Partnerships ♦ Business Development ♦ Commercialization ♦ Capital Raising ♦ Mergers & Acquisitions ♦ Public Sector Relationships

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