James Lander, Co-Founder & Director, Business Development at ALGAESYS lda
Industry experience
Years of experience: 20 years or above
Work experience
Co-Founder & Director, Business Development
2018-02 - Present
Early investor & advisor
Botanical drug development company focusing on large molecule therapeutics for Hepatitis C, MRSA, Post-operative Ileus and also nutriceutical & functional food ingredients. Authored China strategy; identified & supervised in vitro studies collaboration for anti-flavivirus2005 - 2008
Managing Director
Oil & gas exploration in Timor Sea - transformed the business into a fully functioning exploration company, recruiting experienced staff and developing a clear roadmap to value-creation. Managed operations, budgets, seismic surveys, shareholder relations, investors and regulatory reporting.2008 - 2013
Process Engineer
Water and wastewater treatment site evaluation, design & commissioning; biological nutrient removal activated sludge process modelling and simulation. Conducted regional sludge management strategy development for several UK water plcs & seconded to Southwest Water.
1990-04 - 1993-12
Process Engineer
Technical inputs, project management and proposals engineer for Industrial pollution control and clean production technology projects in the pharmaceutical, fine chemicals, metals processing and other sectors, working in UK, Ireland, Romania and China
1994-01 - 1997-05
Co-Founder, Director
Operations and asset management services for municipal & industrial estate water & wastewater treatment systems, competing in the Thai market2001 - 2004
Industrial utility outsource development, Beijing
Technical and organisational roles in operations management contracts for the upgrade and operation of industrial water utilities in the Chinese steel industry at three major sites.
Veolia Environmental
2005 - 2008
Country Director (Thailand)
Restructured local business and strengthened team to regain market share and revenues, enter new sectors, remaining only viable ‘foreign brand’ consultancy in Thailand. Increasing the business from combining energy & water division capabilities.2000 - 2004
Project Manager
Developing & executing projects in Thailand and Asia region based out of Bangkok. Also technical inputs in projects in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Korea.1997-05 - 1999-12
Taxonomy
- Water
- Biotechnology
- Construction
- Consulting & Services
- Energy
- Green Technology
- Industrial
- Medical Technology