Nova Pangaea Technologies has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wood as chief commercial officer. With extensive C-suite experience in the renewable fuels and energy sectors, Wood brings a proven track record in developing and transforming international businesses, as well as expertise in acquisitions and investments in innovative technologies.
Before joining NPT, Wood served as vice president at Neste, where he was instrumental in the growth of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel business, establishing it as a global market leader through strategic commercial and business development initiatives. He also held significant commercial leadership roles at bp, focusing on the expansion of aviation and road transport fuels.
Sarah Ellerby, CEO of NPT, expressed her enthusiasm regarding Wood’s appointment, stating, “I am delighted Jonathan has joined NPT, and his appointment is instrumental to the global commercialisation of our REFNOVA technology. His experience will greatly support the next chapter of NPT’s international growth strategy.”
Ellerby further emphasised the importance of building a high-quality leadership team to ensure the successful delivery of NPT’s First of a Kind plant in the UK and the flagship Project Speedbird, a collaboration with British Airways and LanzaJet.
In response to his new role, Wood remarked, “I am very pleased to join NPT and its impressive leadership team. With my background in renewable fuels and aviation, I look forward to supporting the company as it advances through the commercial delivery of the REFNOVA technology, its First of a Kind production investment, and Project Speedbird.”
NPT’s REFNOVA technology produces high-value products such as 2G ethanol and biochar, which are crucial for customers aiming to decarbonise and reduce reliance on fossil-based products. The 2G ethanol can be converted via the alcohol to jet (ATJ) pathway to create advanced biofuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Additionally, biochar serves as a natural carbon removal solution, offering immediate decarbonisation benefits and applications in soil improvement, as well as serving as a filler in cement and asphalt.
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