I’m Dr. Calum MacBeath, a seasoned R&D professional with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and sustainable solutions within the consumer products and specialty chemicals sectors. My background spans diverse roles across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Singapore, where I’ve developed a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a commitment to commercializing breakthrough technologies. With a deep knowledge of translational R&D, I specialize in taking innovations from lab to market and managing IP to secure competitive advantage, as demonstrated by my contributions as an inventor on 21 patents.

Throughout my career, I’ve led R&D teams, from large multinational organizations to public research institutions, creating impactful solutions in formulation, sustainable technologies, and product development. As the founder of ChemPath Advisory, I now partner with businesses to provide strategic guidance in R&D, technology evaluation, and intellectual property management, supporting innovation that aligns with market needs and sustainability goals.