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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.
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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
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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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