Gevo Inc. has appointed Todd Werpy, Ph.D., to its board of directors, effective Aug. 20, adding an executive with more than 30 years of experience in renewable technologies, manufacturing and research and development.
Werpy joins the board as Gevo continues to expand its focus on low-carbon fuels, renewable chemicals and carbon management. The company said his background in scaling technology, modernizing manufacturing operations and leading enterprise transformation will support its long-term growth strategy.
Most recently, Werpy served as chief science officer and a member of the executive committee at Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. During his tenure, he helped develop the company's technology pipeline through innovation, commercialization efforts and strategic partnerships.
In addition to his research leadership, Werpy supported manufacturing modernization initiatives that incorporated automation, advanced process controls and analytics to improve productivity, reliability and sustainability.
His technical expertise includes biotechnology, catalysis, process engineering and the commercialization of bio-based technologies.
Werpy earned a doctorate in inorganic chemistry from Michigan State University and completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. He holds 36 U.S. patents and more than 100 patents worldwide. He also received the American Chemical Society's Green Chemistry Award and co-authored the U.S. Department of Energy report, Top 12 Value-Added Chemicals from Biomass.
Gevo said Werpy's appointment to the board takes effect Aug. 20.
Source: Gevo Inc., "Gevo Announces Appointment of Todd Werpy to Board of Directors"