Erik Koep

About Erik Koep

DELIVERING PROFITABLE PRODUCTS — FROM CONCEPT TO MARKETAs a Global Senior Executive, I leverage my strengths in creative team leadership, cross-functional program implementation, and efficient communication to drive profitability through the design and implementation of new products and processes.My background includes leadership roles guiding multiple products from the initial concept to a successful market launch. In these roles I’ve exploited my academic, manufacturing, business and operations experience to deliver multimillion dollar profits while substantially reducing material and process costs. Along the way, I\'ve personally raised more than $40m in investments and reached a successful exit in 3 of 4 entrepreneurial opportunities. I’m known for my ability to articulate complex visions, goals and processes to all organizational levels and to interact comfortably with investors, key stakeholders and clients. I apply a forward-thinking, collaborative mindset to build highly effective, cross-functional teams capable of delivering profitable products to market. My experiences are complemented by authorship of patents, public research projects and publications; and previous roles of Professor of Electrochemical Engineering at the University of Barcelona; and Research Fellow at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: C-Suite - CEO, CTO, Managing Partner, Vision Refinement, Corporate Governance, Turnarounds Investor Engagement - Fundraising, Successful Exits, SPAC, Private Placements, VC & PE Investment, Strategic Investors Commercial - Product Licensing, Client Acquisition, Client Relationship Management, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Innovation - Startup, Intellectual Property Development, Product Innovation, Product / Market Fit Operations - Product Development, Process Improvement, Greenfield Construction, Cost Reduction, Scale ups International Experience - Multi-Cultural Leadership, Overseas Business Development, Multi-National OperationsI\'m always happy to engage with investment firms, clients, and search consultants to discuss innovation and developments in our industries. I work with clients across the USA, UK & Europe and am internationally mobile, so please specify your time zone.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Elemental Advanced Materials, Inc

   Jan 2025 — Present

Education

• Emory University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy

  1995 — 1999

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Ph.D., Materials Science

  2001 — 2006

• Emory University

  BS, Physics

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Polymers
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Nanotechnology
• Process Improve
• Catalysis
• Thin Films
• Client Relations
• Product R&D
• Fuel Cells
• Nanoparticles
• Market Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Intellectual Property
• New Product Development
• Strategic Alliances
• Business Analysis
• Business Development
• Electrochemistry
• Product Innovation
• Characterization
• Spectroscopy
• Ceramic Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Chemistry
• Project Management
• International Intellectual Property
• Nanomaterials
• Batteries
• Next Gen
• Program Management
• Department Management
• Strategic Planning
• Product Development
• Physics
• New Business Development
• Budgeting
• Materials Science
• Team Building
• Electron Microscopy