Sven Harmsen currently leads Saint-Gobain NOVA North America, where they drive the organization's growth strategy in alignment with corporate investments in startup companies. Prior to this role, Sven served as Investment Director at M Ventures, establishing a Performance Materials investment team, and held the position of Principal at BASF Venture Capital, overseeing the East Coast office. With broad expertise in corporate venturing and new business development, Sven has been involved in various boards, including serving as Board Director for Maxterial, Inc. and active board observer for multiple companies. Sven earned a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from Julius-Maximilians-University in Wuerzburg, Germany, and completed post-doctoral work at Stanford University. Fluent in English and German, Sven resides in the greater Boston area.
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