William B. Matakas

Bill B. Matakas, MBA has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. William (Bill) served as the Vice President of Product Management at West Pharmaceutical Services, where they led a global team in expanding product innovation and improving product line performance. Prior to that, they held the position of Senior Director of Product Management at West Pharmaceutical Services.

Bill also worked at DuPont Nutrition & Health, formerly FMC Corporation, as the Global Nutrition Segment Manager. In this role, they led a $300M global food ingredients business and developed strategies for new product development, asset portfolio, and acquisition targets.

Before joining DuPont Nutrition & Health, Bill worked at FMC Corporation, where they held several positions including Regional Director of Marketing and Technology for the Asia-Pacific region. William (Bill) was responsible for managing a $150M business and leading marketing and technical departments. William (Bill) also served as the Global Business Manager for Seaweeds Products, Global Product Manager for Carrageenan, Business Development Manager, Manager of Strategic Sourcing, Startup Manager, and Unit Supervisor.

Overall, Bill B. Matakas has a strong track record of leadership and strategic management in the areas of product management, marketing, and business development.

Bill Matakas earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1988. William (Bill) went on to complete their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from The University of Kansas in 1995. Additionally, they obtained several certifications from Coursera, including "Innovating with the Business Model Canvas," "Social Marketing Capstone Project," "Social Media Marketing Specialization," "The Business Social," "The Importance of Listening," "Content, Advertising & Social IMC," "Engagement & Nurture Strategies," and "What is Social?" in various years.