Daniel Almirall
About Daniel Almirall
Daniel Almirall serves as the Director of Business Development at Lygos, having previously held various roles at ExxonMobil, including market development and strategic marketing for polypropylene. He holds an M.B.A. from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and a Master of Engineering from North Carolina State University.
Current Role at Lygos
Daniel Almirall serves as the Director of Business Development at Lygos since 2023. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and expanding market opportunities for the company. His experience in market development and strategic initiatives supports Lygos in achieving its business objectives.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Prior to joining Lygos, Daniel Almirall held various positions at ExxonMobil from 2016 to 2023. He worked as the Americas New Market Development Manager for Polypropylene, Vistamaxx, and Exxact Plastomers. His roles included Global Business Analyst, Special Assignment in Sustainability Strategy, and Global Strategic Marketing Lead for Polypropylene. He contributed to market development and commercial innovation during his tenure.
Educational Background
Daniel Almirall holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he studied General Management from 2014 to 2016. He also earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from North Carolina State University, specializing in Textile Engineering from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a B.S. in Textile Engineering at North Carolina State University from 2005 to 2009.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Daniel founded and owned Textile Solutions from 2014 to 2016, focusing on technical sales and marketing. He also served as an Entrepreneur Fellow at Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network North Carolina from 2014 to 2015. His entrepreneurial experience complements his corporate background, enhancing his business development skills.
International Experience
Daniel gained international experience as a Visiting Faculty Researcher in Polymer Engineering at Deakin University in Australia in 2008. This role allowed him to expand his expertise in polymer engineering and contribute to academic research in the field.