Andy Shafer

Biography

 Currently EVP, Sales and Marketing at Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., Andy Shafer has more than 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals and plastics, building businesses and leading global multifunctional teams, and is responsible for managing a portfolio of business opportunities focused on developing industrial products from modified vegetable oils. An original executive in Cargill-Dow (now NatureWorks, LLC), Andy was a commercial director, responsible for establishing the packaging and fibers businesses and the company’s initial customer base in Asia. During his career, Andy has served as a key strategic commercial and business manager for Fortune 50 businesses, built and managed organizations from their inception, and led multifunctional teams to achieve high performance and outstanding results. Andy has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame with an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.

Research Interest

 Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Green Chemistry, Green Engineering, Chemical Engineering.