Ernest Daddey

Ernest is a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader, leading change through risk management, data-driven decision-making, and implementation of innovative strategies for building profitable ventures. During his 25 years career, he has executed mission-critical solutions in wastewater solutions, Solar energy, semiconductor device fabrication, RFID, IIOT and sensors,  inkjet technology, advanced engineering materials (nanotechnology), biomaterials and bioplastics, cleantech,  renewable energy and Ag-tech as well as the use of LLMs and data in ML in product development and manufacturing.

Strategic thinker with a proven track record in data-driven operational management, delivering innovative solutions from a leadership, coaching, and mentorship position.

Growth-focused and award-winning materials scientist and innovator with comprehensive experience in technological innovation and commercialization, building highly profitable businesses, and identification of niche markets and scalable opportunities. 

Well-versed in spearheading product/service life cycles.  From concept to launch, as per strategic business goals, I bring a solid history of integrating advanced engineering materials design solutions while driving product commercialization and customer experience.  I’ve grown businesses via strategic marketing, joint ventures, technology transfer, and innovation deployment.

• Capable of fostering committed strategic partnerships to enhance product value, drive growth, and implement solutions to optimize operations.

• Strong leadership skills, with the capacity to steer and empower multiple cross-functional teams to develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.   

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.  

• Holder 6 Patents and several trade secrets.

Ernest Daddey has worked in the materials hardware technology sector for over 25 years in Europe, Asia, and North America, developing innovative technology solutions across industries.

• Highly experienced in technology scouting, due diligence, transfer and deployment, and establishing impact metrics. 

• Subject matter expertise in advanced engineering materials solutions and applications in renewables and cleantech.

• Managed cross-functional teams by delivering products to semiconductor OEMs.

• SRED process establishment and articulation of problem statement to technology solution while addressing subject matter expertise needed to execute. 

• IP Development in applied research and licensing strategies to drive revenue

• Financial models for project costings from pilots to commercialization

• Optimization of chemical processes and manufacturing systems for yield improvements. 

• Led several large Capex projects in vendor and supply chain management, leading to materials supply security and cost reduction.

• Proficient in the adoption of agile and lean methodologies, best practices, and tools to achieve project objectives and outcomes.