Nikki Huffman
Innovation Commercialization Leader | Global Business Development Director | Advanced Materials & New Technologies | Ascend Performance Materials
- Role
- Global Business Development Director - Innovation Business at Ascend Performance Materials
- Location
- Pensacola, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nikki Huffman
As a Global Business Development Director at Ascend Performance Materials, I lead the commercialization of transformative innovations across our advanced materials portfolio. My role bridges the gap between R&D and revenue, identifying global growth opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and bringing new and existing technologies to market.I work cross-functionally with technical, commercial, and executive teams to align product-market fit, drive customer engagement, and accelerate adoption in high-impact applications — from sustainable materials to next-generation performance solutions.With a proven track record of launching new businesses (including Acteev) and guiding cross-border market expansion, I thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution. I’m passionate about enabling innovation that solves real-world problems — and scaling technologies that matter.
Experience
Global Business Development Director - Innovation Business
May 2024 — Present
Lead the global commercialization of innovative technologies across Ascend’s advanced materials portfolio, with a focus on identifying new market opportunities, developing go-to-market strategies, and driving early-stage business development initiatives.Spearhead cross-functional efforts that translate R&D breakthroughs into scalable commercial offerings — guiding product-market fit, customer engagement, and global growth strategy.
Education
The University of Alabama
Bachelors of Science, Chemical Engineering
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