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63 people in our graph share verified history with Mark — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Girish AivalliunlockedMark: together at Archer Daniels Midland Company (2013–2014)
Mark: together at Nature's Fynd
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About
Mark Matlock spent over four decades at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), where he advanced from analytical chemist to Senior Vice President of Food Research. He directed research on food ingredients and applications, oversaw the commercialization of multiple novel ingredients including xanthan gum and trans-free solid fats, and was instrumental in several major ADM acquisitions. He now advises Synthesis Capital on portfolio companies and investment opportunities in the food ingredient and alternative protein sectors.
Invests in
AgTechFoodTechHealthtech
Experience
- Synthesis CapitalTechnical Advisorcurrent2021 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Nature's FyndScientific Advisory Councilcurrent2020 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- Archer Daniels Midland CompanySenior Vice President Research1980 — 2019Decatur, Illinois, United States
Skills & more
Technical Consultation
From Mark's professional profile.
Colleagues at Synthesis Capital
Amanda Schaible
Senior Associate at Synthesis Capital
Andreas Hadjiyannis
Director of Finance and Operations at Synthesis Capital
Cara McErlane
Director at Synthesis Capital
Constantinos Yiannoulis
Executive Officer at Synthesis Capital
Costa Yiannoulis
Managing Partner at Synthesis Capital
David Welch
Investor at Synthesis Capital
Dr. David Welch
Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder at Synthesis Capital
Elizabeth Burne
Director at Synthesis Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Mark Matlock?
- Mark Matlock spent over four decades at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), where he advanced from analytical chemist to Senior Vice President of Food Research. He directed research on food ingredients and applications, oversaw the commercialization of multiple novel ingredients including xanthan gum and trans-free solid fats, and was instrumental in several major ADM acquisitions. He now advises Synthesis Capital on portfolio companies and investment opportunities in the food ingredient and alternative protein sectors.
- Where does Mark Matlock work?
- Mark Matlock is Advisor at Synthesis Capital.
- What does Mark Matlock invest in?
- Mark Matlock invests in AgTech, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- Where did Mark Matlock go to school?
- Mark Matlock studied at The University of Akron (M.S., Polymer Chemistry); Millikin University (B. S., Chemistry).
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nature's Fynd5
Also worked at Archer Daniels Midland Company9
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