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Dyadic International hires chief operating officer

pharmafile | May 10, 2013 | Appointment | Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing |  dyadic 

Biotech firm Dyadic International has appointed Danai Brooks to the role of executive VP and chief operating officer. 

Starting in June Brooks joins Dyadic from J.P. Morgan where he served as a vice president in the firm’s Investment Bank.

“Danai has significant financial and operational experience in the renewable energy and bio-based chemical space, and will be a tremendous asset to Dyadic,” said Mark Emalfarb, Dyadic’s president and chief executive. 

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“As EVP and COO, Danai will play a key role in driving our business development and licensing efforts, as well as corporate strategic planning and operational improvements across the globe.”

Brooks added: “As a long-time advisor to Dyadic, I am intimately familiar with the company and thrilled to have the opportunity to join the team.”

At J.P. Morgan, Brooks advised clients across a broad spectrum of sectors, including chemicals, renewable energy and industrials.  He has held senior operational, engineering and manufacturing positions with Dell, Mars and the Ford Motor company.

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