Team

Team · Company

Built by Scientists. Designed for the Real World.

NABACO brings together materials science, formulation expertise, commercialization and real-world application
development to turn natural principles into scalable systems.

Leadership & operations

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLATFORM

Our team combines scientific expertise with practical experience in developing, testing and bringing technologies into real-world environments.

Jamie Strachan

CEO

  • Former CEO of Green Giant Fresh
  • $500m+ P&L experience

With over 20 years of executive experience in food and beverage, agri-business, and technology sectors, Jamie has a proven track record of building successful teams, brands, products, supply chains, and companies that create value and positive impacts for customers, stakeholders, and society.

Gary Beall

Founder & CTO

  • Material Science Pioneer
  • 100+ Publications
  • 40+ Issued patents

Gary is renowned for his prolific scholarly contribution, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and patents – holding 48 U.S. patents in materials science, clay nanoparticles, and nanocomposites.

Ryan Fischer

Operations

  • Former head of supply chain & operations
  • Del Monte Foods

With over 20 years at the forefront of global supply chain and operational leadership, Ryan has carved a niche in transforming organizations by pioneering a culture of excellence and sustainability.

Cory Holland

Science Operations

Co-founder with 20 years leading R&D and regulatory execution.

Scientific & industry advisors

Emmanuel Giannelis, Ph.D.
Scientific Advisor


Cornell nanomaterials leader and pioneer in polymer–clay nanocomposites.

Jaime Grunlan, Ph.D.
Scientific Advisor
Texas A&M professor specializing in high-barrier polymer nano-coatings.
Jeffrey Gilman, Ph.D.
Scientific Advisor
Former NIST group leader in nanocomposites and cellulose materials.
Craig Stephen
Industry Advisor
Former Chiquita CEO with deep global fresh-category leadership.
Frank Wright
Industry Advisor
30+ years in clay and mineral sourcing, processing and commercial supply.
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