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Del
Stark
CEO, European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance |
A BSC Hons graduate in two degrees (Chemistry and Mathematics) from
Regis University, Denver.
Del Stark is the CEO of the European Nanotechnology Trade Alliance
(ENTA), a body which represents the interests of its members, mainly
nanotechnology businesses, across Europe. ENTA compromises of over 30
members, all with a business interest in nanotechnology.
ENTA acts to bridge the gap between industry, governments, science, and
importantly, the public. It promotes the benefits of nanotechnology,
while supporting all actions that ensure new nanotechnologies are
developed in a safe and responsible manner. ENTA works closely with the
media and government bodies to express the nanotechnology
industry’s views and needs, on for example, legislation,
standards, standard operating procedures, and public support.
ENTA currently has over 30 members who are all highly influential in the
nanotechnology industry and is recruiting new members routinely. Members
include large corporations with a nanotechnology interest, such as ICI,
Proctor and Gamble and Unilever, as well as innovative new start-up
companies such as pSiMedica, nextnano3, AQUANOVA and Capsulution
NanoScience.
Previous roles include Science Communicator at Glasgow University
Science Technology Outreach Programme. Between 1997 2000,
Del was Marketing Business Development Co-ordinator with the
Centre for Particle Characterisation Analysis (CPCA) at the
University of Paisley, before moving to Glasgow Science Centre as
Business Motivation Executive.
Since 2001, Del has been Business Development Manager with the Institute
of Nanotechnology. Responsibilities have included the development of
EuroNanoForum 2005 and the launch and ongoing support for NanoMicroClub.
He also carried out a full feasibility study for the creation of a
Scottish Nanotechnology Enterprise Centre at Glasgow University. In
2005 Del become Chief Executive of ENTA.