Meet the Innovators Behind Fortera
Fortera is a team of highly skilled scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs who know how to minimize risk through thought, design, and execution.
20+ year entrepreneur and multiple-time founder in the chemicals andmaterials industry.
25+ years leading R&D across multiple technology platforms. Lead inventor of Fortera process.
20+ years in finance. Successfully raised more than $10B across venture, corporate, project, and infrastructure financing.
30+ years experience building market leading companies in clean energy.
25+ years cement veteran with Holcim and Heidelberg. Logistics management, production rate and quality.
15+ years experience in technology and product development. Lead inventor of Fortera cement.
25+ years in major capital projects and plant operations across the energy and industrial sectors.
25+ years of global experience, with an emphasis on strategic transactions and infrastructure projects.
8+ years experience across chemical and environmental engineering, policy, and business development.
15+ years researching and developing novel calcium cement chemistries and low-carbon products.
20+ years leading engineering and scaling operations for growth-stage companies in capital-intensive industries.
20+ years leading the development and execution of large industrial and utility scale projects.
15+ years experience in technology scale-up, data analytics, systems integration, and AI-driven optimization.
20+ years experience developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies.
15+ years project finance and project development leader with strong history of equity building.
20+ years managing chemical, mineral and lime operations including production, shipping, and quality.
20+ years building & scaling high functioning teams from the ground up.
15+ years leading small and large corporate finance, audit, and administration responsibilities.
20+ year entrepreneur and multiple-time founder in the chemicals andmaterials industry.
Founding Partner and Managing Director at Khosla Ventures.
Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, significant business experience in Asia (50% of cement market).
Political Strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Obama.
Former CEO of LafargeHolcim Cement Group.
Managing Director, Co-Founder of Wollemi.
Our Values
Win with Optimism
Innovation is the key to success.
Never stop learning. Commit to creating something amazing.
Think Customer
Their success is our success.
Listen. Understand. Be a solution.
Always Be Honest
Integrity matters.
Be open. We do what we say & own what we do.
Show Respect
Teamwork is built on trust.
Value each other. Be inclusive.
Excel in Execution
Turn plans into results.
Leverage the team to succeed.
Stand Up for Safety
People matter most.
Continuously improve processes and solutions.
Build a Better
Future with Us
Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change.
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