William H. Baum
director
chemical
Gevo, Inc.
United States of America
Biography
William H. Baum has served as a director of the Company since January 19, 2016. Since January 2015, Bill has operated a consulting business advising small biofuel and renewable chemical companies on a variety of commercial matters. Bill served as Chief Business Development Officer of Genomatica, Inc. from September 2010 until April 2014. From August 1997 to September 2010, Bill served in various roles at Diversa Corporation (now known as Verenium Corporation), a biotechnology company focused on the development of biofuels, including Vice President Sales and Marketing from August 1997 to November 1999, Senior Vice President, Business Development from November 1999 to July 2002 and Executive Vice President, Business Development from July 2002 to August 2010. Prior to joining Diversa, Bill served as the Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing at International Specialty Products, Inc., a specialty chemicals company and held a variety of executive positions, both in the United States and internationally, at Betz Laboratories, Inc., a specialty chemicals company.
Research Interest
small biofuel and renewable energy
