Title: Vice President
Company: Klöckner Pentaplast
Location: Marietta, Georgia, United States
Dr. Devesh Mathur, vice president at Klöckner Pentaplast, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in technology innovation.
With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Mathur has built a distinguished career in technology innovation. Since 2021, he has served as the vice president of innovation at Klöckner Pentaplast and the founder and chief executive officer of MaterialsInnovation. In these roles, he drives sustainability initiatives in pharmaceutical packaging, focusing on protecting medicines from moisture and oxygen to ensure their stability for two to three years, while also creating recyclable labels. He leads the development of sustainable products for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and credit cards, prioritizing the use of high levels of recycled content and transitioning from PVC to PET, a highly recyclable plastic, in many products. He is also deeply involved in partnership and value chain development, collaborating with suppliers to create new molecules and formulations. A significant portion of his time is dedicated to partnership development, ensuring that innovative ideas are effectively utilized across the company. In addition to overseeing innovation accountability, he leads his team and manages critical programs that support the company’s innovation goals.
Dr. Mathur’s experience includes serving as global technology director at Novelis from 2012 to 2021, director and manager of research and development for medical surgical products at BD from 2009 to 2011, and director of research and development for specialty materials at Honeywell from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, he contributed to research, development, and operations at GE Silicones from 2000 to 2004, following his participation in the Edison Engineering Development Program at GE Silicones from 1997 to 2000. He has been actively involved as a global associate at TTIP Global since 2021 and as an external advisory board member for the Georgia Tech School of Materials Science and Engineering since 2020. He also served on the board of directors for GeorgiaFIRST Robotics from 2020 to 2022, was a board member at Kennesaw State University from 2017 to 2019, and an executive board member of the Cobb Chamber from 2017 to 2021. His accomplishments include co-inventing several innovative materials and technologies and securing multiple patents, including being co-inventor of “Materials having improved wettability,” US Patent 11813565, “Anodized Quality Aluminum Alloys,” US Patents 10662514 and 10538833, “Non Luer Connectors,” US Patent 9814870, “Thermal Interface Materials,” US Patent 20080023665, “Heat Vulcanizable Silicone Compositions,” US Patents 6548574 and 6474971, “Preparation of Heat Vulcanizable Silicone Compositions,” US Patents 7178973 and 6913380, and “Redistributed Polycarbonate Resin,” US Patent 6492485. In light of his impressive undertakings, he has been honored with awards from prominent organizations such as the American Chemical Society, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Society of Polymer Engineers.
Dr. Mathur laid a solid educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Technology in chemical engineering from Harcourt Butler Technological Institute in 1991, a Master of Science in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1994, and a PhD in chemical engineering with a minor in plastics and polymer processing in 1998. Additionally, he completed the GE Crotonville Technical Leadership Program in organizational leadership and the Business Professionals Course on leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovation at The Aji Network. Reflecting on his path, he was inspired from a young age by exemplary figures in the field of materials, particularly his father, who greatly influenced his career path. Upon completing his undergraduate studies, he set his sights on pursuing a PhD. In the coming years, he aims to strengthen the connections between academia and industry, maximizing the potential of both. Having already collaborated with universities through various partnerships, he plans to further link academic research with the business sector, ensuring that groundbreaking research extends beyond laboratories to benefit society at large. In addition to his professional aspirations, he is committed to expanding his contributions to the community by participating in volunteer opportunities that positively impact children and local communities.
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