The new hire marks another step in strengthening Epoch Biodesign’s senior leadership team as it moves closer to commercial deployment of its biorecycling technology.
Scott brings more than 30 years of expertise in chemical manufacturing and industrial operations, having previously held leadership positions at Koch Technology Solutions, INVISTA, Cristal, Huntsman, and Centrica Storage.
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He will report directly to Jacob Nathan, founder and CEO of Epoch Biodesign, and oversee the company’s production and supply chain functions.
The news comes as Epoch accelerates efforts to scale its manufacturing. Recently, it acquired a 52,000-tonne-per-year nylon 6,6 polymerisation facility in Blanes, Spain, a facility it says represents roughly 10% of European production capacity for this polymer.
The company stated that production of conventional nylon will resume at the site later this month.
In addition to expanding its European manufacturing base, Epoch has commenced construction of a demonstration facility at Imperial College London’s advanced manufacturing centre in North Acton.
Once operational, the site is expected to process hundreds of tonnes of post-consumer nylon 6,6 waste each year. According to Epoch, it will be Europe’s first and the world’s largest biorecycling plant for nylon 6,6.
Nathan said: “Jamie’s appointment is an important milestone in Epoch’s growth, and I’m thrilled to welcome him to the team. His decades of experience across chemical manufacturing, global supply chains and technology commercialisation are exactly what Epoch needs. As we expand our industrial operations and move towards commercial-scale recycling, Jamie will play a central role in turning our momentum into the manufacturing capability needed to deliver circular nylon 6,6 at scale.”
Scott’s arrival follows recent growth in Epoch’s executive team. Dr Bo Ava Chen was named chief technology officer in June, while former INVISTA CTO Jerry Grunewald joined as a senior advisor.
The company also entered into a memorandum of understanding with INVISTA in February to explore commercial-scale recycling of post-consumer nylon 6,6.
Based in the UK, Epoch uses engineered enzymes to break down end-of-life nylon 6,6 into its constituent monomers, adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, allowing for the production of recycled materials with properties comparable to those of virgin polymer.
The process reportedly operates at low temperatures and is capable of processing complex waste streams such as airbag fabrics, textiles with elastane, and automotive parts.
The company has secured more than $50m for its expansion, including $12m in strategic funding announced in March.
Scott commented: “Epoch is at a pivotal moment, moving from technology demonstration to large-scale deployment, and I’m delighted to be joining now. What drew me to the business was its combination of truly differentiated technology and a credible route to building a scalable commercial business around it. I look forward to bringing my experience to Epoch’s next phase, from growing our operations in Blanes to progressing our first commercial recycling facility.”
