Codexis Appoints Sales and Marketing VP

Scott Watson has been named vice president of sales and marketing at Codexis, Inc. Mr. Watson has more than 25 years of experience in sales, marketing and business development, including in the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals markets.
 
Prior to joining the company, Mr. Watson served as executive director of sales and marketing at AMPAC Fine Chemicals, and vice president of sales and marketing for Girindus, where he was responsible for realigning the company’s sales strategy. Prior to Girindus, Mr. Watson held sales positions of increasing responsibility with companies, including Aptuit, DSM and Eastman Chemical Co.
 
“Scott brings a strong track record of success to Codexis, along with a wealth of knowledge and connections from his various roles in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries,” said John Nicols, president and chief executive officer of Codexis. “We continue to expand our pharmaceutical business through new collaborations with strategic partners, and this hire will allow us to capitalize on the many opportunities within both the pharmaceutical industry and other complex chemistry markets where our tailored enzymes can provide significant benefits for our customers.”