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William Baum
Director/Board Member at
GEVO, INC.
Net worth: 328 019 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
William H.
Baum is currently Lead Independent Director at Gevo, Inc. since 2025, Director at Arzeda Corp.
since 2017, and Director at both Watt Companies, Inc. and Canbiocin, Inc. Former roles include Director & Chief Business Development Officer at Genomatica, Inc. from 2010 to 2014, Non-Executive Director at Foresta Group Holdings Ltd. from 2017 to 2020, Executive Vice President-Business Development at Diversa Corp.
from 2002 to 2010, Vice President-Global Sales & Marketing at International Specialty Products, Inc. from 1993 to 1997, Executive Vice President-Business Development at Verenium Corp.
from 2002 to 2010, Executive Vice President-European Operations at Veolia WTS USA, Inc., President at Syngenta Seeds LLC, Managing Director at Betz GmbH, Director at Zea2 LLC, Business Development Officer at Liquid Light, Inc., and Member-Governance Board at Biotechnology Innovation Organization.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Widener University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GEVO, INC. 0.09% | 27/05/2026 | 218,679 ( 0.09% ) | 328 019 $ | 30/06/2026 |
William Baum active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GEVO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 09/12/2025 |
Arzeda Corp.
 Arzeda Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a synthetic biology company | Director/Board Member | 21/12/2017 |
Watt Companies, Inc.
 Watt Companies, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Director/Board Member | - |
Canbiocin, Inc.
 Canbiocin, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes lactic acid bacteria | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of William Baum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORESTA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 18/12/2020 |
Genomatica, Inc.
 Genomatica, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Produces bio-based ingredients | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2014 |
Diversa Corp.
 Diversa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops genomic tools and biological technology for the agricultural industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/08/2010 |
| VERENIUM CORP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/08/2010 |
International Specialty Products, Inc.
 International Specialty Products, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies performance-enhancing chemicals | Sales & Marketing | 01/08/1997 |
Training of William Baum
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Veolia WTS USA, Inc.
 Veolia WTS USA, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides engineered chemical treatment of water, wastewater, and process systems | Industrial Services |
Diversa Corp.
Diversa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops genomic tools and biological technology for the agricultural industry | Commercial Services |
International Specialty Products, Inc.
International Specialty Products, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies performance-enhancing chemicals | Process Industries |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Commercial Services |
Gevo, Inc.
 Gevo, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Engages in the development and commercialization of alternatives to petroleum-based products | Process Industries |
Genomatica, Inc.
Genomatica, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Produces bio-based ingredients | Process Industries |
Liquid Light, Inc.
 Liquid Light, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Develops and licenses process technology | Process Industries |
Syngenta Seeds LLC
 Syngenta Seeds LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Processes and distributes seeds | Process Industries |
Widener University
 Widener University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Verenium Corp.
 Verenium Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Produces cellulosic ethanol derived from multiple biomass feedstocks | Health Technology |
Zea2 LLC
 Zea2 LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops a cellulose-based bio refinery platform capable of producing advanced ethanol, fuels and chemicals | Commercial Services |
Betz GmbH | |
Arzeda Corp.
Arzeda Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a synthetic biology company | Health Technology |
Canbiocin, Inc.
Canbiocin, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes lactic acid bacteria | Health Technology |
Watt Companies, Inc.
Watt Companies, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Foresta Group Holdings Ltd.
 Foresta Group Holdings Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in research, development and commercialization of wood chips, turpentine and rosins | Non-Energy Minerals |
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