Appointment taps a strategic leader who brings wealth of knowledge and leadership

PureTech Scientific LLC, a global leader in glycolic acid synthesis and technology, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Nav Arora as Chief Commercial Officer. PureTech was founded by private equity firm Iron Path Capital after acquiring the Glycolic Acid business from The Chemours Company in August 2023.

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PureTech Scientific names Nav Arora as Chief Commercial Officer. (Photo: Business Wire)

“Nav has an exceptional track record of driving step-change improvements in business performance across various industries and functional areas. His strong commercial acumen will be pivotal in advancing our strategic initiatives and accelerating our growth trajectory in the months ahead,” said Jake Fitzgerald, CEO of PureTech Scientific.

Nav brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of strategic initiatives at Avantor, where he focused on driving organic growth and enhancing customer experience. Previously, as Avantor’s SVP/GM of Americas Growth Segment he managed global P&Ls across seven countries. In addition, he led Americas Customer Service team overseeing 700+ employees supporting a $4B business. Prior to Avantor/VWR, Nav was a management consultant with Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) advising clients across various industries. His passion for building, empowering, and coaching global teams will be instrumental in PureTech’s continued growth and success.

“I am thrilled to join PureTech and excited about the opportunity to work alongside such a talented team,” said Arora. “I look forward to fostering strong relationships with our customers and driving growth through innovative solutions and exceptional service. Together, we will leverage our collective strengths to build on the strong foundation of success that PureTech has established.”

About PureTech Scientific LLC

Headquartered in Belle, West Virginia, PureTech Scientific is the global leader in organic synthesis of ultra-high purity alpha hydroxy acids for the Life Sciences and Specialty Chemical industries, and the sole manufacturer in the Americas. With over 85 years of operating experience and a commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, we are dedicated to delivering world-class products, innovations and customer support for a healthier and safer world.

www.puretechscientific.com

About Iron Path Capital

Iron Path Capital is an operationally focused private equity firm focused on lower-middle-market investments across the healthcare and specialty industrial sectors. With offices in Nashville, TN and Charlottesville, VA, Iron Path Capital supports its partners with capital, operating expertise, business development, and industry relationships to achieve significant scale. Iron Path Capital selects companies with stable cash flows, superior management teams, strong performance trajectories, and multiple vectors for growth, both organic and through consolidation.

Learn more at www.ironpathcapital.com

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