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Alan Barton is the CEO at Lehigh Technologies Inc.

Dr. Alan Barton has a proven track record of developing product lines and materials and managing profitable businesses and teams, which makes him the ideal CEO for Lehigh Technologies,” said Ellen K. Pao, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Lehigh board member. “His experience will be instrumental as Lehigh develops new applications and expands into new markets.”

Barton began his 23-year career at Rohm and Haas in Research and Development and was promoted into larger management roles in Europe and the United States culminating in global responsibility for the company’s Coatings businesses. He also led Rohm and Haas’ sustainable development efforts.

Barton was born in England and completed his Undergraduate Education at University College, Oxford.

In 1978, he moved to the United States to study at Harvard University where he earned his Ph.D. in chemistry.

“Companies around the world are just beginning to recognize the importance and benefits of using recycled materials and Lehigh’s technology has tremendous potential for applications across a wide range of markets,” said Barton.