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.

Ryan Gilliam, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Ryan Gilliam, PhD Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

20+ years chemicals and materials executive with track record forming strategic partnerships.

Mike Weiss, Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder
Mike Weiss, PhD Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder

25+ years leading R&D across multiple technology platforms. Lead inventor of Fortera process.

Scott Healy, Chief Financial Officer
Scott Healy Chief Financial Officer

30+ years experience building market leading companies in clean energy.

Keith Krugh, Chief Manufacturing Officer
Keith Krugh Chief Manufacturing Officer

25+ years cement veteran with Holcim and Heidelberg. Logistics management, production rate and quality.

Kas Farsad, Chief Strategy Officer
Kas Farsad, M.S, M.B.A Chief Strategy Officer

15+ years experience in technology and product development. Lead inventor of Fortera cement.

Thierry Legrand, President Europe
Thierry Legrand President Europe

25+ years Lafarge/Holcim multi-country CEO leading transformation projects and upgrading plants globally.

Philip Tuet, VP, Engineering
Philip Tuet VP, Engineering

20+ years experience designing chemical processes and scaling first generation production plants.

Craig Hargis, VP, Product Development
Craig Hargis, PhD VP, Product Development

15+ years researching and developing novel calcium cement chemistries and low carbon products.

Laurence Clodic, VP, Product R&D
Laurence Clodic, PhD VP, Product R&D

10+ years developing novel calcium cement with a PhD in Geochemistry, and a Masters in Materials Engineering.

Sam Sperling VP, Product Management

10+ years experience defining, launching, and scaling climate tech hardware products.

George Councill, VP, Project Development
George Councill VP, Project Development

15+ years project finance and project development leader with strong history of equity building.

Jean-Philippe Vacher, VP, Market Strategy
Jean-Philippe Vacher VP, Market Strategy

25+ years business development leader in building materials with proven track record in building global partnerships.

Miroslav Petro, VP, Research & Analytics
Miroslav Petro VP, Research & Analytics

20+ years experience building and leading R&D teams towards new technology and product developments.

Janine Gardner, VP, Human Resources
Janine Gardner VP, Human Resources

20+ years building & scaling high functioning teams from the ground up.

Eddie Garcia, Controller
Eddie Garcia Controller

15+ years leading small and large corporate finance, audit, and administration responsibilities.

Sherry Chapman, VP, Marketing
Sherry Chapman VP, Marketing

20+ years experience developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies.

Ryan Gilliam, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Ryan Gilliam, PhD Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

20+ years chemicals and materials executive with track record forming strategic partnerships.

Samir Kaul
Samir Kaul

Founding Partner and Managing Director at Khosla Ventures.

Rt. Hon. Sr. John Key
Rt. Hon. Sr. John Key

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, significant business experience in Asia (50% of cement market).

Jim Messina
Jim Messina

Political Strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to President Obama.

Eric Olsen
Eric Olsen

Former CEO of LafargeHolcim Cement Group.

Tim Bishop
Tim Bishop

Managing Director, Co-Founder of Wollemi.

Our Values

Win with Optimism
Win with Optimism

Innovation is the key to success.
Never stop learning. Commit to creating something amazing.

Think Customer
Think Customer

Their success is our success.
Listen. Understand. Be a solution.

Always Be Honest
Always Be Honest

Integrity matters.
Be open. We do what we say & own what we do.

Show Respect
Show Respect

Teamwork is built on trust.
Value each other. Be inclusive.

Excel in Execution
Excel in Execution

Turn plans into results.
Leverage the team to succeed.

Stand Up for Safety
Stand Up for Safety

People matter most.
Continuously improve processes and solutions.

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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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