Charles (Chuck) Paul is Vice President – Technology at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. Chuck has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UC Berkeley and over 30 years of experience in materials R&D and R&D management with a focus on polymer-based systems, leading to over 60 US patents. In his current role within New Business Development he provides technology assessments for all potential investments be they M&A or venture. Chuck spends the majority of his time supporting Henkel-Ventures to find interesting start-up companies and technologies across North America.