08.08.18
Robin Weitkamp, a long-time chemicals and materials executive, has been named CEO of Tethis, a biomaterials company that makes biodegradable polymers. The company's current focus is manufacturing superabsorbent polymers for baby diapers.
Weitkamp joins Tethis from Elevance Renewable Sciences, a privately funded renewable chemicals company, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. There he led all manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, HSE, engineering, licensing and commercial oversight for the global chemical company. Prior to Elevance, he oversaw the Collaborations Division at Symyx Technologies, and before that, held various commercial leadership roles within BP and Albemarle.
Earlier this year, Tethis secured $17.6 million in funding to scale operations and open a manufacturing facility in Zebulon, NC.
Weitkamp joins Tethis from Elevance Renewable Sciences, a privately funded renewable chemicals company, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. There he led all manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, HSE, engineering, licensing and commercial oversight for the global chemical company. Prior to Elevance, he oversaw the Collaborations Division at Symyx Technologies, and before that, held various commercial leadership roles within BP and Albemarle.
Earlier this year, Tethis secured $17.6 million in funding to scale operations and open a manufacturing facility in Zebulon, NC.
