Tom Richardson
About Tom Richardson
Tom Richardson is the Chief Commercial Officer who innovates in creating biodegradable and high-performance ingredients for various industries, utilizing bio-based technologies to ensure environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions.
Tom Richardson Chief Commercial Officer
Tom Richardson holds the position of Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, he leverages components found in nature to design high-performance ingredients that are environmentally friendly and cost-efficient. His leadership spans multiple markets, including agriculture, water, energy, concrete, cleaning, and personal care. Richardson's strategies focus on sustainability and reducing environmental impact through innovative product development and production techniques.
NutriValent Biodegradable Complexing Agents
Tom Richardson oversees the production of NutriValent™ biodegradable complexing agents. These agents are engineered using bio-based materials specifically for agricultural applications. The production process achieves carbon-negative status, positioning NutriValent as an environmentally sustainable solution. Key features of NutriValent include high performance, biodegradability, and cost efficiency, which contribute to improved agricultural practices.
Verza360 Suite of Bio-based Chemicals
Verza360™, under Tom Richardson's leadership, provides a suite of bio-based chemicals that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector. Applications of Verza360 include iron and scale control, biocide potentiation, and corrosion inhibition. The products are biobased, biodegradable, and possess a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to traditional products like EDTA and phosphonates. This suite is a testament to the commitment to sustainability and innovation in the industry.
Bioforge Platform Technology
Tom Richardson utilizes the Bioforge platform technology, which combines computationally engineered enzymes and metal catalysis. This technology enables scalable synthetic biology manufacturing, producing molecules at room temperature using bio-based feedstocks. The production process is highly efficient, achieving over 90% yield from feedstock to product without generating toxins, waste, or wastewater and air emissions. This method results in carbon-negative molecular manufacturing, making it a pioneering approach in sustainable production.