07.10.23
The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has appointed Edwin Hortelano, Ph.D., a director.
Over the course of his career, Hortelano has led teams on three continents in the development of materials and solutions for coatings, adhesives, release liners, holographic data storage, and additive manufacturing. He will draw on this expertise primarily in support of ChemQuest’s Technology Development pillar.
Hortelano worked for Covestro for over 20 years in various roles of increasing responsibility before joining Bostik, where he led a global team focused on technical development and R&D activities for nonwovens and hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives. Following a stint as global vice president, R&D for Loparex LLC, he most recently served as senior vice president, Materials Engineering and Operations with 3D Systems.
Hortelano earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College. In addition, he holds a doctorate in physical organic chemistry from Wayne State University.
Over the course of his career, Hortelano has led teams on three continents in the development of materials and solutions for coatings, adhesives, release liners, holographic data storage, and additive manufacturing. He will draw on this expertise primarily in support of ChemQuest’s Technology Development pillar.
Hortelano worked for Covestro for over 20 years in various roles of increasing responsibility before joining Bostik, where he led a global team focused on technical development and R&D activities for nonwovens and hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives. Following a stint as global vice president, R&D for Loparex LLC, he most recently served as senior vice president, Materials Engineering and Operations with 3D Systems.
Hortelano earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College. In addition, he holds a doctorate in physical organic chemistry from Wayne State University.