William Baum
Chairman at GEVO, INC.
Net worth: 168 164 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
William H.
Baum's current jobs include being the Independent Chairman at Gevo, Inc., the Director at Arzeda Corp., the Director at Watt Companies, Inc., and the Director at Canbiocin, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Baum held positions such as Director & Chief Business Development Officer at Genomatica, Inc. from 2010 to 2014, Director at Zea2 LLC, Managing Director at Betz GmbH, Non-Executive Director at Foresta Group Holdings Ltd.
from 2017 to 2020, Executive Vice President-European Operations at Veolia WTS USA, Inc., Executive Vice President-Business Development at Diversa Corp.
from 2002 to 2010, Vice President-Global Sales & Marketing at International Specialty Products, Inc. from 1993 to 1997, Member-Governance Board at Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Business Development Officer at Liquid Light, Inc., and President at Syngenta Seeds LLC.
He also served as Executive Vice President-Business Development at Verenium Corp.
from 2002 to 2010.
Mr. Baum obtained his undergraduate degree from Widener University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GEVO, INC.
0.09% | 2023-08-22 | 218,679 ( 0.09% ) | 168 164 $ | 2024-03-30 |
William Baum active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GEVO, INC. | Chairman | - |
Arzeda Corp.
 Arzeda Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Arzeda Corp. operates as a synthetic biology company. It works thru agriculture, functionalized sweeteners and ingredients, chemicals and materials, and pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. The company was founded by Eric Althoff, David Baker, Daniela Grabs-R?thlisberger, Michael A. Martino and Alexandre Zanghellini in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-20 |
Watt Companies, Inc.
 Watt Companies, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Watt Cos., Inc. provides real estate services. It offers commercial development, homebuilding, asset management, and sponsorship of capital investments. The company was founded by Ray Watt in 1947 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Canbiocin, Inc.
 Canbiocin, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Canbiocin, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of lactic acid bacteria. Its products include Micocin, Procin, and Biota Balance. The company was founded by Michael Stiles, Lynn McMullen, and John Vederas in 1998 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of William Baum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORESTA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-17 |
Genomatica, Inc.
 Genomatica, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genomatica, Inc. designs and develops biotechnology products. It offers metabolic engineering for renewable production of commodity chemicals. The company was founded by Bernhard O. Palsson and Christophe H. Schilling in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2014-03-31 |
Diversa Corp.
 Diversa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Diversa searches high and low for DNA. In its quest to develop new enzymes and other active biological compounds, the biotechnology company collects and catalogs the DNA of organisms in diverse environments (from manure piles to tropical islands). A variety of manufacturers license these compounds from the firm to develop or improve their products, which include detergents, oils, animal feeds, and pharmaceuticals. Diversa's products include enzymes for the oil and gas industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-07-31 |
| VERENIUM CORP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-07-31 |
International Specialty Products, Inc.
 International Specialty Products, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries International Specialty Products, Inc. manufactures derivative chemicals. Its chemicals include vinyl ether polymers, polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymers, solvents, pigments and other chemicals. The company sells the mineral roofing granules to the United States roofing industry for use in the manufacture of asphalt roofing shingles. International Specialty Products was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Sales & Marketing | 1997-07-31 |
Training of William Baum
| Widener University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| GEVO, INC. | Process Industries |
| FORESTA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | Non-Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Veolia WTS USA, Inc.
 Veolia WTS USA, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Veolia WTS USA, Inc. is based in Trevose, PA. Veolia WTS USA, Inc. was acquired by Hercules, Inc. on October 15, 1998 for $2,144.52 million. Part of Veolia Environnement SA, Veolia WTS USA is a company that provides engineered chemical treatment of water, wastewater, and process systems. The company was founded in 1869. Yuvbir Singh has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Industrial Services |
Diversa Corp.
Diversa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Diversa searches high and low for DNA. In its quest to develop new enzymes and other active biological compounds, the biotechnology company collects and catalogs the DNA of organisms in diverse environments (from manure piles to tropical islands). A variety of manufacturers license these compounds from the firm to develop or improve their products, which include detergents, oils, animal feeds, and pharmaceuticals. Diversa's products include enzymes for the oil and gas industry | Commercial Services |
International Specialty Products, Inc.
International Specialty Products, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries International Specialty Products, Inc. manufactures derivative chemicals. Its chemicals include vinyl ether polymers, polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymers, solvents, pigments and other chemicals. The company sells the mineral roofing granules to the United States roofing industry for use in the manufacture of asphalt roofing shingles. International Specialty Products was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ. | Process Industries |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Commercial Services |
Genomatica, Inc.
Genomatica, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genomatica, Inc. designs and develops biotechnology products. It offers metabolic engineering for renewable production of commodity chemicals. The company was founded by Bernhard O. Palsson and Christophe H. Schilling in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Liquid Light, Inc.
 Liquid Light, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Liquid Light, Inc. develops and licenses process technology. It also develops catalysts and chemical processes for converting carbon dioxide to industrial chemicals and liquid transportation fuels. The firm specializes in the design of a technology platform that converts carbon dioxide waste into chemical products. It also focuses on leveraging clean domestic sources of energy, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and nuclear energy. The firm's catalyst designs are focused on helping chemical companies turn their industrial waste into a profitable source of revenue. The company was founded by Andrew Bocarsly, Narayanappa Sivasankar, Kyle Teamey and Emily Cole in 2008 and is headquartered in Monmouth Junction, NJ. | Process Industries |
Syngenta Seeds LLC
 Syngenta Seeds LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Syngenta Seeds LLC engages in the process and distribution of seeds. The firm's products include corn, soybean, alfalfa, wheat, sunflower, sugar beets, vegetables and flower seeds. The company is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. | Process Industries |
Verenium Corp.
 Verenium Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Verenium Corp. produces cellulosic ethanol derived from multiple biomass feedstocks. It manufactures and markets enzyme products in the fields of animal health and nutrition, grain processing, oilseed processing, oilfield services and other industrial processes such as pulp and paper and textiles. The company was founded in December 1992 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Zea2 LLC
 Zea2 LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zea2 LLC offers cellulose-based biorefinery platform that is designed to produce advanced fuels and intermediate chemicals. It aims to address the yield and carbon dioxide problems associated with traditional and cellulosic based processes. The company was founded by Timothy J. Eggeman in 2002 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ. | Commercial Services |
| Betz GmbH | |
Arzeda Corp.
Arzeda Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Arzeda Corp. operates as a synthetic biology company. It works thru agriculture, functionalized sweeteners and ingredients, chemicals and materials, and pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. The company was founded by Eric Althoff, David Baker, Daniela Grabs-R?thlisberger, Michael A. Martino and Alexandre Zanghellini in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Health Technology |
Canbiocin, Inc.
Canbiocin, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Canbiocin, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of lactic acid bacteria. Its products include Micocin, Procin, and Biota Balance. The company was founded by Michael Stiles, Lynn McMullen, and John Vederas in 1998 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. | Health Technology |
Watt Companies, Inc.
Watt Companies, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Watt Cos., Inc. provides real estate services. It offers commercial development, homebuilding, asset management, and sponsorship of capital investments. The company was founded by Ray Watt in 1947 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Finance |
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