OUR TEAM
Christos Nicolaidis
Christos is a visionary technology entrepreneur and seasoned corporate executive with over 30 years of experience building high-performance, multi-disciplinary teams bringing products to market.…
Co-founder & Chief Executive OfficerJohn Grimm
A true pioneer in mechanical engineering and computer aided design. John holds nearly 50 patents for his groundbreaking inventions, including life-saving medical devices, surgical…
Co-Founder and Chief Technology OfficerGreg Garner, CFA, MBA
Greg brings extensive financial and operational leadership experience to the Philter Technologies team, including more than two decades as an institutional portfolio manager and…
COO-CFODavid Paton
David Paton is a distinguished corporate innovation leader with over two decades of experience in product strategy, product development, and pioneering new-to-world innovations. David…
Chief Innovation Officer & Senior AdvisorTimothy Fitzwilliam
Registered Patent Attorney, Timothy Fitzwilliam began his career as a U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineer specializing in reactor controls and instrumentation. Subsequently, his legal experience…
Chief Patent CouncilIan Jones
Ian Jones is a seasoned chemical engineer with extensive experience in project management and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulatory compliance. With a strong…
Government Policy & Regulatory Affairs LeadKim Crawford
Kim Crawford brings a diverse skill set to her role as Creative Director, with experience spanning 3D graphic arts, content creation, integrated marketing strategies,…
Creative DirectorNatanya Wachtel, Ph.D.
Dr. Natanya Wachtel, a distinguished figure in the intersection of behavioral sciences, integrative wellness, digital health and media. With a background launching household brands…
Science Strategic AdvisorWillie McKinney, Ph.D., DABT
Dr. Willie McKinney is an established regulatory and inhalation toxicology expert with over two decades of research, product development, and regulatory strategy experience in…
Science Strategic AdvisorMichael Werely, MS, Ph.D., DABT
Dr. Werley is a former Principal Scientist for Philip Morris and research authority in toxicological assessment of industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer…
Science Strategic AdvisorAndrew Curry
Andrew brings extensive investor engagement leadership to Philter Technologies, including two decades as a strategic and private equity advisor for creative intellectual property startups.…
Senior Advisor
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