Chief Operating Officer

• May 2020 - Present

As Chief Operating Officer at MycoWorks, Doug has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and scale-up of this emerging biotech enterprise. Under his leadership, MycoWorks has evolved from its early stages, starting with the successful launch of a pilot plant in 2019, to achieving a groundbreaking milestone with the completion and launch of a first-of-its-kind, commercial-scale clean room manufacturing facility for engineered materials targeting the luxury goods market, scheduled to open in… Show more As Chief Operating Officer at MycoWorks, Doug has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and scale-up of this emerging biotech enterprise. Under his leadership, MycoWorks has evolved from its early stages, starting with the successful launch of a pilot plant in 2019, to achieving a groundbreaking milestone with the completion and launch of a first-of-its-kind, commercial-scale clean room manufacturing facility for engineered materials targeting the luxury goods market, scheduled to open in September 2023. In his capacity as a key executive, Doug has been instrumental in shaping the company's trajectory, guiding operations through Series B and C funding rounds and developing the company’s growing leadership team. His responsibilities have encompassed leading corporate strategy and optimizing organizational design, strategically recruiting senior staff, overseeing the development and efficiency of the operations organization, guiding technical development and research initiatives, managing site selection processes, conducting negotiations with local and state governments, fostering productive relationships with regulatory agencies, and cultivating both domestic and international vendor partnerships. Show less As Chief Operating Officer at MycoWorks, Doug has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and scale-up of this emerging biotech enterprise. Under his leadership, MycoWorks has evolved from its early stages, starting with the successful launch of a pilot plant in 2019, to achieving a groundbreaking milestone with the completion and launch of a first-of-its-kind, commercial-scale clean room manufacturing facility for engineered materials targeting the luxury goods market, scheduled to open in… Show more As Chief Operating Officer at MycoWorks, Doug has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and scale-up of this emerging biotech enterprise. Under his leadership, MycoWorks has evolved from its early stages, starting with the successful launch of a pilot plant in 2019, to achieving a groundbreaking milestone with the completion and launch of a first-of-its-kind, commercial-scale clean room manufacturing facility for engineered materials targeting the luxury goods market, scheduled to open in September 2023. In his capacity as a key executive, Doug has been instrumental in shaping the company's trajectory, guiding operations through Series B and C funding rounds and developing the company’s growing leadership team. His responsibilities have encompassed leading corporate strategy and optimizing organizational design, strategically recruiting senior staff, overseeing the development and efficiency of the operations organization, guiding technical development and research initiatives, managing site selection processes, conducting negotiations with local and state governments, fostering productive relationships with regulatory agencies, and cultivating both domestic and international vendor partnerships. Show less

Manufacturing Practice Leader

• Mar 2014 - May 2020

Pioneer of a new practice area targeting worldwide manufacturers in implementing turnkey solutions to seamlessly introduce new products to the production floor, build capital infrastructure and implement world class continuous improvement programs. Strong international experience leading manufacturing and supply chain transformations across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.. Pioneer of a new practice area targeting worldwide manufacturers in implementing turnkey solutions to seamlessly introduce new products to the production floor, build capital infrastructure and implement world class continuous improvement programs. Strong international experience leading manufacturing and supply chain transformations across North America, Europe, Asia and South America..

External Manufacturing Leader

• Nov 1994 - Nov 2014

Over 20 years, rose from bench chemist to Senior Manufacturing Leader responsible for selling P&G manufacturing systems and implementations to fortune 100 companies globally.. Won innovation awards for supply chain redesign during infrastructure builds and moves relative to two large acquisition integrations. Developed a first of its kind external product development and manufacturing organization that led to over $500 million in annual revenue in year 1. Started up contract manufacturing… Show more Over 20 years, rose from bench chemist to Senior Manufacturing Leader responsible for selling P&G manufacturing systems and implementations to fortune 100 companies globally.. Won innovation awards for supply chain redesign during infrastructure builds and moves relative to two large acquisition integrations. Developed a first of its kind external product development and manufacturing organization that led to over $500 million in annual revenue in year 1. Started up contract manufacturing infrastructure across the world including the first expansion into Africa for a $12 billion dollar consumer business. Hold 8 US & International Patents across multiple fields. Show less Over 20 years, rose from bench chemist to Senior Manufacturing Leader responsible for selling P&G manufacturing systems and implementations to fortune 100 companies globally.. Won innovation awards for supply chain redesign during infrastructure builds and moves relative to two large acquisition integrations. Developed a first of its kind external product development and manufacturing organization that led to over $500 million in annual revenue in year 1. Started up contract manufacturing… Show more Over 20 years, rose from bench chemist to Senior Manufacturing Leader responsible for selling P&G manufacturing systems and implementations to fortune 100 companies globally.. Won innovation awards for supply chain redesign during infrastructure builds and moves relative to two large acquisition integrations. Developed a first of its kind external product development and manufacturing organization that led to over $500 million in annual revenue in year 1. Started up contract manufacturing infrastructure across the world including the first expansion into Africa for a $12 billion dollar consumer business. Hold 8 US & International Patents across multiple fields. Show less

Veteran

• 1989 - 1995