Dr. Sam Deutsch
About Dr. Sam Deutsch
Dr. Sam Deutsch is the Research & Technology Portfolio Manager at ExxonMobil, with a professional focus on the commercialization of energy technology and extensive experience in leadership and strategy within the energy technology sector.
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Dr. Sam Deutsch serves as the Research & Technology Portfolio Manager at ExxonMobil, based in Annandale, New Jersey. He has held this position since 2021.
Professional Experience at ExxonMobil
Dr. Deutsch has a long tenure with ExxonMobil, starting in 2006 and holding various roles in the company. His positions have included Department Head for ExxonMobil Research and Engineering, Market Developer for Catalysts and Licensing, Team Leader for Technology Deployment Business Model Redesign, Americas Refining Technology Advisor & Technology Program Coordinator, Complex Engineer at Beaumont Refinery Technical Division, Turnaround Engineer, Financial and Strategic Planning Advisor for the Process Research Division, and Chemical Engineering Researcher.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering
Dr. Deutsch earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, completing his studies in 2006. Prior to that, he obtained a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Brown University in 2001.
Management Education
Dr. Deutsch further advanced his expertise by achieving an MBA with a focus on Management of Technology from Lehigh University - College of Business and Economics. He completed this program in 2011.
Specialization in Energy Technology Commercialization
In his current role, Dr. Deutsch manages a diverse portfolio of R&D programs for the Fuels & Lubricants business at ExxonMobil. He has a professional focus on the commercialization of energy technology, bringing extensive experience in leadership and strategy within the energy technology sector.