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William Baum
Chairman at
GEVO, INC.
Net worth: 287 563 $ as of 2026-09-29
Profile
Mr. William H.
Baum is a Lead Independent Director at Gevo, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Arzeda Corp., Gevo, Inc., Canbiocin, Inc. and Watt Companies, Inc. Mr. Baum was previously employed as a Non-Executive Director by Leaf Resources Ltd., a Director & Chief Business Development Officer by Genomatica, Inc., an Executive Vice President by Diversa Corp., an Executive Vice President-Business Development by Verenium Corp., a Vice President-Global Sales & Marketing by International Specialty Products, Inc., a Managing Director by Betz GmbH, a Member-Governance Board by Biotechnology Innovation Organization, a Business Development Officer by Liquid Light, Inc., a President by Syngenta Seeds LLC, and an Executive Vice President-European Operations by Veolia WTS USA, Inc. He also served on the board at Zea2 LLC.
He received his undergraduate degree from Widener University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GEVO, INC. 0.09% | 2026-05-26 | 218,679 ( 0.09% ) | 287 563 $ | 2026-09-29 |
William Baum active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GEVO, INC. | Chairman | 2026-03-31 |
Arzeda Corp.
 Arzeda Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Operates as a synthetic biology company that creates novel proteins, enzymes and specialty chemical products | Director/Board Member | 2017-12-20 |
Watt Companies, Inc.
 Watt Companies, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Director/Board Member | - |
Canbiocin, Inc.
 Canbiocin, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes lactic acid bacteria | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of William Baum
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FORESTA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-17 |
Genomatica, Inc.
 Genomatica, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces bio-BDO and bio-based butylene glycol chemicals | Director/Board Member | 2014-03-31 |
Diversa Corp.
 Diversa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops genomic tools and biological technology for the agricultural industry | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-07-31 |
| VERENIUM CORP | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-07-31 |
International Specialty Products, Inc.
 International Specialty Products, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies performance-enhancing chemicals | Sales & Marketing | 1997-07-31 |
Education of William Baum
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
Veolia WTS USA, Inc.
 Veolia WTS USA, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Provides engineered chemical treatment of water, wastewater, and process systems | Industrial Services |
Diversa Corp.
Diversa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Researches and develops genomic tools and biological technology for the agricultural industry | Commercial Services |
International Specialty Products, Inc.
International Specialty Products, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and supplies performance-enhancing chemicals | Process Industries |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Commercial Services |
Gevo, Inc.
 Gevo, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Engages in the development and commercialization of alternatives to petroleum-based products | Process Industries |
Genomatica, Inc.
Genomatica, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces bio-BDO and bio-based butylene glycol chemicals | Process Industries |
Liquid Light, Inc.
 Liquid Light, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Develops and licenses process technology | Process Industries |
Syngenta Seeds LLC
 Syngenta Seeds LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Processes and distributes seeds | Process Industries |
Widener University
 Widener University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Verenium Corp.
 Verenium Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Produces cellulosic ethanol derived from multiple biomass feedstocks | Health Technology |
Zea2 LLC
 Zea2 LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops a cellulose-based bio refinery platform capable of producing advanced ethanol, fuels and chemicals | Commercial Services |
Betz GmbH | |
Arzeda Corp.
Arzeda Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Operates as a synthetic biology company that creates novel proteins, enzymes and specialty chemical products | Process Industries |
Canbiocin, Inc.
Canbiocin, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and commercializes lactic acid bacteria | Health Technology |
Watt Companies, Inc.
Watt Companies, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Finance |
Foresta Group Holdings Ltd.
 Foresta Group Holdings Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in research, development and commercialization of wood chips, turpentine and rosins | Non-Energy Minerals |
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