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Chas Eggert

Investor

Operating Partner at iSelect Fund

St Louis, Missouri, United States

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Gretchen McClainunlockedChas: together at J.M. Huber Corporation (2016–2020)
×3Chas: together at Akzo Nobel
×6Chas: together at Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
Chas: together at Arsenal Capital Partners

About

Chas Eggert is an Operating Partner at iSelect Fund. He previously served as an operating partner at Arsenal Capital Partners and as a managing director and specialty chemical sector leader at Akoya Capital Partners, and was CEO and board director of OPX Biotechnologies, which Cargill acquired. Earlier in his career he spent over 20 years at Monsanto, rising to vice president of Monsanto Venture Capital. He holds a BS in chemical engineering and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MS in biochemical engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Invests in

BiotechNew Materials

Experience

  1. RYAMBoard Directorcurrent2022 — present
  2. Fathers & Families Support CenterBoard Chaircurrent2021 — present
  3. iSelect FundOperating Partnercurrent2019 — presentSt. Louis
  4. National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)Governance Fellowcurrent2015 — presentSt. Louis
  5. CP KelcoBoard Director2020 — 2024Atlanta
  6. J.M. Huber CorporationBoard Director, Huber Engineered Materials2013 — 2020Atlanta
  7. Arsenal Capital PartnersOperating Partner2016 — 2019New York City
  8. Solvaira Specialties Inc.President and CEO; Board Director2016 — 2017St. Louis
  9. Akoya Capital Partners, LLCOperating Partner - Specialty Chemicals2014 — 2016Greater St. Louis
  10. OPX Biotechnologies IncChief Executive Officer and Board Director2008 — 2014Boulder, CO
  11. Akzo NobelPresident, Specialty Polymers Group2008Bridgewater, NJ
  12. ICI - National Starch and Chemical Co.Group Vice President, Specialty Polymers2004 — 2008Bridgewater, NJ
  13. ICI - National Starch and Chemical Co.Vice President and General Manager, Food Ingredients - Europe2002 — 2004London, UK
  14. ICI - National Starch and Chemical Co.Vice President and General Manager, Personal Care1999 — 2002Bridgewater, NJ
  15. Engelhard CorporationVice President, Marketing and Sales1997 — 1999Iselin, NJ
  16. MonsantoDirector Roles - Marketing and Business Management1987 — 1997St. Louis, MO
  17. MonsantoManager Roles - Technology, Manufacturing, Business Development, Marketing1977 — 1987St. Louis, MO

Skills & more

Mergers4Commercialization44Biotechnology39Technology Transfer19Product Development30Market Development10Strategic Leadership7Polymers45Start-ups22Biofuels14Venture Capital7Cleantech4
+5 moreStrategyStrategic PlanningMergers & AcquisitionsInternational BusinessExecutive Management
  • Governance Fellow — NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)

From Chas's professional profile.

Colleagues at iSelect Fund

Carter Williams
CEO and Managing Principal at iSelect Fund
Craig Herron
Managing Principal at iSelect Fund
Dave Messina
Advisor at Harmonix Fund
Eva Tucker
Director of Marketing at iSelect Fund
Holly Hill
Director of Operations at iSelect Fund
Joan LaRovere
Operating Partner at iSelect Fund
Michael Kime
Vice President at iSelect Fund
Scott Prey
VP of Product Development at iSelect Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chas Eggert?
Chas Eggert is an Operating Partner at iSelect Fund. He previously served as an operating partner at Arsenal Capital Partners and as a managing director and specialty chemical sector leader at Akoya Capital Partners, and was CEO and board director of OPX Biotechnologies, which Cargill acquired. Earlier in his career he spent over 20 years at Monsanto, rising to vice president of Monsanto Venture Capital. He holds a BS in chemical engineering and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MS in biochemical engineering from the University of Minnesota.
Where does Chas Eggert work?
Chas Eggert is Operating Partner at iSelect Fund.
What does Chas Eggert invest in?
Chas Eggert invests in Biotech, New Materials.
Where did Chas Eggert go to school?
Chas Eggert studied at Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School (MBA, Marketing & Finance); University of Minnesota (MSChE, Biochemical Engr); Washington University in St. Louis (BSChE).

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