Appointment taps industry leader who brings decades of Global Operations knowledge
PureTech Scientific LLC (PureTech), a global leader in glycolic acid synthesis and technology, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Matthew Smith as Vice President of Global Operations.
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PureTech Scientific names Matthew Smith as the new Vice President of Global Operations. (Photo: Business Wire)
Smith most recently served as Senior Project Manager and Consultant of Continuous Improvement, where he led cross-functional business and asset strategy teams to develop long term strategic roadmaps for individual business segments for DuPont de Nemours, Inc. Prior to DuPont, Smith was the Production Team Leader at Dow Corning Corporation. His prior experiences give him a wealth of industry knowledge to transition the PureTech Operations organization into the next era of opportunities and success.
“Matt’s years of experience driving operational excellence are further complemented by his more recent experience leading strategic projects,” said Jake Fitzgerald, PureTech CEO. “This combination is exactly what PureTech requires to deliver on our strategic operational initiatives and manufacturing excellence imperatives.”
Smith’s appointment underscores PureTech’s commitment to the organization’s Global Operations space in the Life Sciences and Specialty Chemical industries. Under his leadership, PureTech’s Operations Organization is poised to solidify its position as an industry leader, providing ultra-high purity alpha hydroxy acids across the Life Science and Specialty chemical sectors.
“I am excited to be joining PureTech to lead the Operations Organization,” said Smith. “Together with the dedicated and experienced operations team, we will continue our goal to drive growth, productivity, and Operational Excellence at every level of the organization.”
About PureTech Scientific LLC
Headquartered in Belle, West Virginia, PureTech Scientific is the global leader in organic synthesis of ultra-high purity alpha hydroxy acids for the Life Sciences and Specialty Chemical industries, and the sole manufacturer in the Americas. With over 85 years of operating experience and a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we are dedicated to delivering world-class products, innovations and customer support for a healthier and safer world.
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