Joule Biotechnologies Names Bill Sims President and CEO
 

Cambridge, Mass.—July 27, 2009—Joule Biotechnologies, Inc., an innovative bioengineering startup developing game-changing alternative energy solutions, today announced the appointment of Bill Sims as president and CEO. Sims brings nearly 30 years of experience growing both emerging and established companies across multiple technology and product sectors. In addition to his new position, he will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.

“Bill is exceptionally qualified to lead Joule through the next exciting phases of growth—taking SolarFuel™ liquid energy from development into widespread production and adoption,” said Noubar Afeyan, founder and chairman, Joule Biotechnologies. “In addition to his proven leadership and record of operational excellence, Bill has direct experience bringing new technologies to market against long-established incumbents—in Joule’s case, fossil fuels. We’re thrilled to see the company emerge and build a successful path to energy independence under his guidance.”

Sims’ expertise closely aligns with Joule’s strategy and diverse business model in the clean energy sector. He previously served as president and CEO of Color Kinetics, the company largely credited for pioneering intelligent LED illumination—a category that has fast become an energy-saving alternative to conventional lighting. He guided the company’s early work with the U.S. Department of Energy, which included the award of a federal grant for research and development. Read more



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07-27-2009 07:38 AM