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Most recently, Mr. Dominik was senior vice president of global operations for CP Kelco, (www.cpkelco.com) now a J.M. Huber Corporation company, where his responsibilities included manufacturing, logistics, capital spending, and process research. His area of responsibility spanned operations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Dominik's association with the Kelco Company began in 1970 as a research engineer when xanthan gum was an embryonic new product. Over the years, he was instrumental in developing high-volume, low-cost fermentation products produced by microorganisms including algae into global businesses. During his career he held a variety of positions within Kelco, a division of Merck and Company, Inc., including director of process R&D, director of manufacturing, managing director of international as well as senior vice president of NutraSweet Kelco, a division of Monsanto, Inc.
Mr. Dominik brings over 30 years of experience in technology, manufacturing, research and development, and international management. He has proven expertise in the development, manufacturing, and sale of biomanufactured specialty ingredients and materials into the food, industrial, and oil field industries. His duties have included the management of design, construction, startup, and operation of large-scale bioproduction facilities and natural product extraction manufacturing plants. Mr. Dominik has also served on the board of directors of several joint ventures with international companies. | 