Novālent Sales & Technical Team
Laura Chambers
Head of R&D, US
- 30+ years of chemical manufacturing/QC/R&D experience
- Research & Development, Quality Management, Analytical and Wet Chemistry; Kao Specialties Americas, Burlington Chemical Co., and DyStar, LP
- BS, Physics – Appalachian State University with minor in Mathematics and Military Science
Brian McDaniel
Director of Sales - Food & Beverage North America
- 30 years in sanitation sales experience in the food and beverage industry.
- Deep experience in the animal health segment, including with all five of world’s largest meat firms (Cargill, JBS, Tyson, Perdue and Pilgrims’ Pride)
Julian Foley
Head of Australia
- 25+ years experience in the Cleaning Solution and Robotic Cleaning industry across the ANZ and APAC markets.
- Sales Director Diversey ANZ, Sales Director Intellibot robotics APAC
- Vast knowledge of the Cleaning and Sanitization industry across the greater ANZ and Asian markets.
Rafael Figueora
Head of New Zealand
- Predominant Background in sales since the age of 16
- Created a coffee brand and raw coffee distribution company in New Zealand, successfully establishing relationships and contracts with 70% of all New Zealand coffee roasters
- Bachelor of Commerce – Triple Major in Marketing, Management and International Business from University of Auckland
Ryan Hiott
National Sales Manager, North America
Education, Government, and Healthcare
- 20 years of experience in business development, consultative sales, key account management, process improvements and proactive methodologies of management
- Divisional Sales Director for Rochester Midland
- Bachelor of Arts – Business Management from University if Miami
Kai Wing Szeto
Business Director, Asia
- Seasoned business development leader with over 30 years experience
- Deep expertise in chemical industry in Asia/Pacific markets
- Held director level positions at both Sciessent and MBI