In his role of VP Operations, Tim is overseeing new product development, manufacturing, and supply chain. Previously Tim was CTO at a start-up developing a low-cost cannabinoid extraction technology and prior to this he was with DSM Food Specialties, as Global Marketing & Sales Director, then Innovation Director, focused on enzymes for industrial and food applications. Tim joined DSM via acquisition of an oils & fats enzyme platform from Verenium corporation, where he led development and commercialization of the platform. He has a PhD in Chemistry from Bristol University, UK and a BA in Chemistry from Oxford University, UK.