David Paton

David has over two decades of extensive R&D and innovation leadership experience. He joined PHILTER as the company’s fractional Chief Innovation Officer, a member of the company’s Science Strategic Advisory Board, and is a Senior Advisor to the PHILTER Leadership Team. He has a proven track record across diverse industries, excels in product strategy, technology integration, and front-end innovation. He led R&D teams at global companies like British American Tobacco and Kimberly-Clark, managing product development from concept to market and fostering strategic partnerships that leverage cutting-edge technologies. David’s vast experience is instrumental to PHILTER’s mission of developing advanced filtration solutions.