Management Team

Chief Executive Officer

Rob Lachenauer was the Vice President and Director of The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) from 1995 to 2004 and the head of its North American Automotive Practice. He has experience with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, diesel engine manufacturers, lawn mower manufacturers and muffler manufacturers. Rob led BCG’s intellectual property strategy effort with GEO2 prior to joining the company. His experience with automotive companies includes helping vehicle makers create and implement strategies relating to their platform architecture, powertrain architecture, aftermarket approach, dealerships, purchasing/supply base and brands. He has worked in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Mr. Lachenauer holds a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University. He co-authored a book published by the Harvard Business School Press entitled “Hardball” which was translated into six languages.  See link here

Adam Wallen

Vice President, Business Partnerships

Adam was formerly the Product Manager at Unifrax Corporation, a manufacturer of high temperature fiber materials, and the Marketing Director for a Medical Device manufacturing company. Adam has earned his B.S. in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University and an M.B.A. from University at Buffalo.

Art O’Dea

Vice President, Intellectual Property

Prior to joining GEO2, Art was Patent Counsel for Cognex Corporation where he managed IP matters, including patent prosecution, patent litigation, and IP licensing. Art has a BSME from the University of Vermont, an MS-CIM from BYU, and a JD from the Massachusetts School of Law. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, and a registered Patent Attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Art is responsible for managing the intellectual property portfolio of GEO2.

Dr. Jenq  Liu

Senior Ceramic Scientist

Dr. Liu has a Ph. D Ceramic Engineering from University of Missouri - Rolla, and over 15 years experience in material composition and processing research.  He has worked extensively in academic and industrial research projects developing new materials and processes.  Dr. Liu has pioneered several new products that have been successfully commercialized and marketed. He also has published over 30 refereed papers and has ten patents in the materials field.  He is responsible for GEO2 materials and technologies development.