The Team
Abhishek Kumar
CEO/Founder
Ph.D. in Material Science and Engineering from EPFL Lausanne. As Nanogence’s CEO, he oversees sales, technical operations, customer relations, and product development.
Vinit Sahni
Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer (CCSO)
Vinit’s background reflects a blend of entrepreneurial spirit, sales and financial acumen. Vinit Co-founded and was Co-CEO of an AI company, Ran Institutional Sales Divisions at some of the largest investment banks including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Co-founded a pioneering capital solutions firm, skillfully navigated complex risk in private markets, and tailored new business offerings for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Maria Curria
R&D Manager
Maria holds a PhD in Material Sciences from Princeton University. She will lead continuous product improvement and new product development, with a strong focus on sustainability and the transition to lower-carbon solutions.
Fiorence Ngah Hooi Fam
Office Administrator
Fiorence has been a valuable contributor to multiple large companies and has a degree and is qualified in hotel management and administration.
Marsat Mirpuri
Key Account Manager
Marsat joins Nanogence with 16 years of international experience, including work at CEMEX, most recently as VP at CEMEX USA. He will manage key accounts on the West Coast, based out of our Sacramento site.
Athanase Mugenzi
Sr. Civil Engineer
Master’s in Civil Engineering with over 8 years of experience in the field. He handles all in-depth material testing at the company.
Christopher Combs
Operations Manager
Chris is an insightful leader skilled at creating inclusive and positive cultures to motivate teams for peak performance. With more than two decades of experience as an operations manager, he excels in complex environments by analyzing operational workflows and building project roadmaps to align business objectives and products. He will lead our U.S. East Coast production center.
Corey Claflin
Operations Manager
An operations manager with over 10 years of experience working in large manufacturing MNCs.
Charlie Hageman
Key Account Manager
Charlie joins Nanogence with 20 years of experience, working for some of the largest companies in building materials and admixtures, most recently at Mapei Americas. He will manage key accounts on the East Coast, based out of our Atlanta site.
Zac Zomaya
Key Account Manager
Zac brings over 10 years of sales and operations experience spanning multiple industries. He will manage key accounts on the West Coast, based out of our Sacramento site.
McKenna Cartt
Chemical Engineer
McKenna is a Chemical Engineering graduate from Ohio State University and has joined the Sacramento site, overseeing production and quality control of products.
Carolina Fontanesi Sousa
Chemical Engineer
Carolina comes with experience at EMPA Switzerland. With strong expertise in engineering software and simulations, Carolina will contribute to our R&D team, driving innovation in new product development.
Leonardo Pantaleoni
General Management Associate
Leonardo is an MBA graduate from Bocconi University. Leonardo is a true multi-tasker, supporting general administration, marketing, and client relationships.
Jasmin Naigre
Sr. Process & Technology Engineer
Master’s in Process Engineering and Bioprocessing, with over 5 years of experience. She is involved in scale-up engineering and day-to-day operations.
Rahul Kumar
Sr. Chemical Engineer
Master’s in Chemical Engineering with over 6 years of experience. He works on manufacturing, operations, and sales.
Om Babu Baghel
Chemical Engineer
Master’s in Chemical Engineering with over 4 years of experience. He is involved with manufacturing and operations sales.
Shaquil Waithe
Chemical Engineer
Shaquil is an experienced Laboratory Technician. Shaquil will be part of the production team at the Lithia site, focusing on production and quality control alongside his site team and manager.
Nagesh Lakshatte
Chemical Engineer
Master’s in Chemical Engineering with over 2 years of experience. He is involved with manufacturing and operations sales.
Leonardo Pantaleoni
General Management Associate
Leonardo is an MBA graduate from Bocconi University. Leonardo is a true multi-tasker, supporting general administration, marketing, and client relationships.
Vishwas S
Chemical Engineer
Master’s in Chemical Engineering with over 4 years of experience. He handles manufacturing and operations sales.
Jamal Newbill
Warehouse Associate
Jamal joined the team in September 2024 with a background in warehouse and production management. He also holds an associate’s degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering.
Anish Jaiswal
Chemical Engineer
Master’s in Chemical Engineering with over 1 year of experience. He works on manufacturing and operations sales.
Vijay Junnuthula
Biological Applications of Nanogence Products
Expert in formulation development, bioanalysis, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling.
