Aduro Appoints David Weizenbach as Chief Operating Officer to Lead Next Stage Growth
David Weizenbach, P.Eng., has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies, a clean technology company that uses the power of chemistry to turn lower-value feedstocks, such as waste plastics, heavy bitumen, and renewable oils, into resources for the twenty-first century. His appointment takes effect on July 1st, 2025.
Mr. Weizenbach has over 30 years of experience in operations, engineering leadership, and industrial technology integration, including 25 years at NOVA Chemicals. He combines organizational expertise with technical competence. He has experience in a variety of heavy industrial settings with process automation, safety systems, capital project delivery, and operational governance. Mr. Weizenbach contributes extensive experience in risk-informed project planning, engineering systems, and operations leadership. His background in overseeing intricate technical settings and helping businesses navigate technological changes will help the Next Generation Process (“NGP”) pilot plant come online and set the groundwork for the company’s demonstration-scale facility and eventual commercial rollout.
For the past six months, Mr. Weizenbach has been working closely with them in a consulting capacity, supporting operational planning and scale-up strategy. His appointment reflects a natural transition into the leadership team at a pivotal moment as the Company expands its operations and moves toward pilot-scale execution and demonstration-readiness. His familiarity with Aduro’s culture, technical approach, and operational priorities ensures continuity and momentum as he takes on this leadership position.
“David is a highly experienced executive with a strong track record in process innovation, team leadership, and operational excellence,” said Ofer Vicus, Chief Executive Officer of Aduro. “He knows our people, our technologies, and our strategic direction — and his transition into this role comes at the right time as we accelerate commissioning of the NGP pilot plant and build the foundation for scaling to demonstration and commercial deployment. We’re pleased to welcome David to the team and are honored he’s chosen to embark on this journey with us.”
Before joining Aduro, Mr. Weizenbach operated an independent consulting practice focused on providing strategic technical guidance to industrial clients aiming to improve performance and implement emerging technologies. He advised a variety of organizations, including major manufacturers and specialized operators. His work included deploying advanced control systems, optimizing fired equipment and process units, and integrating performance data using both on-premise and cloud-based tools. He routinely supported transitions from legacy infrastructure to modern platforms, assisting in aligning operational strategies with broader organizational goals.
“I’ve spent more than three decades working in heavy industry, primarily with one of the world’s leading producers of ethylene and polyethylene, where I had the opportunity to lead outstanding teams across operations, engineering, automation, and emergency response,” said Mr. Weizenbach. “More recently, I’ve focused on helping organizations implement technology to drive safe, reliable, and efficient operations. I’m very excited to bring that same focus to Aduro as we scale our Hydrochemolytic Technology and establish the operational framework for commercial deployment.”
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