Lee Green serves as Executive Director at the Innovation Research Interchange, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers. With over 15 years of expertise, she specializes in addressing industry needs in innovation, sustainability, and digitalization, including AI. Lee is passionate about foresighting trends to anticipate future developments and prepare industry for the unknown. She …
Mike Wahl, Vice President, Innovation & Insights, Wahl Clipper Corporation Mike Wahl currently serves as the Vice President of Innovation & Insights at Wahl Clipper Corporation, having taken on the role in October 2021. His extensive career at Wahl spans over a decade, including significant positions such as Vice President of Global Market Strategy and …
Manuel Natal, Sr RDE Director, Trystar Dr. Manuel Natal is the Sr RDE Director at Trystar, joining the company in September 2023. He previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Granite Falls Energy LLC, where he spearheaded pioneering strategies for bio-based ethanol production targeting net zero carbon emissions. Manuel’s robust expertise in chemical …
Arthur Martin, Vice President for Research and Development in North America, Arkema Dr. Arthur Martin joined Arkema as the Vice President for Research and Development in North America in February 2024. Based in King of Prussia, Dr. Martin has more than 25 years of experience leading R&D teams for regional and global organizations. He previously …
Ami Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, Linde Gases Dr. Ami Gupta is the Chief Technology Officer at Linde Gases and Vice President. Dr. Gupta spearheads Linde’s global applications R&D portfolio for all end markets served by the company, including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals & glass, as well as Clean Energy. …
Julie Edgar, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, The Lubrizol Corporation Dr. Julie Edgar is the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. In this capacity, she spearheads continuous innovation, ensuring Lubrizol and its customers stay at the cutting edge of their industries, helping the world …
Nici Bush, Vice President, Innovation, Science & Technology, Mars Nici Bush is a global member of the Mars Leadership Team and in her role as Chief Innovation, Science and Technology Officer for Mars, she has oversight of R&D, Supply, and Commercial. She is Secretary of Mars’ Technology Committee – a committee of the Mars Board …
Laura Buen Abad, Vice President of Technology and Marketing, TOPPAN Packaging Americas Laura Buen Abad is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of multinational experience in product development and innovation. She currently serves as the Vice President of Technology and Marketing at TOPPAN Packaging Americas, a leading global provider committed to delivering sustainable, …
Portia Yarborough, Chief Science & Sustainability Officer (CSSO), Michelman Dr. Portia Yarborough joined Michelman as the Chief Science & Sustainability Officer (CSSO) in February 2023. The CSSO role is the cornerstone of the organization’s mission of sustainability and Michelman’s core commitment to creating planet favorable products and solutions. She provides strategic direction and implements policies …
Florian Schattenmann, Chief Technology Officer and VP, Innovation and R&D, Cargill Florian Schattenmann is Cargill’s Chief Technology Officer and Vice President for Innovation and Research & Development (R&D). He oversees a global team driven by the vision of relentlessly creating value for Cargill and its customers via research, application and product development, and technical service …
