Octet Scientific is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Paul, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors. As the former VP of Technology for Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Dr. Paul brings decades of expertise in specialty chemicals, corporate venture and M&A, and technology assessment to advise Octet’s path ahead.
“Front-Row” View of Chemical Venture Success
Both from a business and technical perspective, Paul’s career has given him deep insights into what makes specialty chemical ventures succeed – including how chemical startups can build towards opportune strategic partnerships on a global stage. That up-close experience includes an over decade-long tenure as Vice President of Technology at global chemicals giant Henkel, the world’s number one adhesives producer. There, he led technology assessments for the company’s merger and acquisition candidates and potential start-up investments in Henkel’s $10 billion global business. After leaving Henkel in 2025, Paul has continued being a technical and commercial force in the industry through his consulting business GlueIQ, as an active investor with the Chemical Angel Network, and through board seats and advisorships to multiple startups. Paul’s technical background is equally impressive, with 58 patent families to his name.
Guidance for Octet’s Next Stage
Paul’s board appointment comes on the heels of Octet’s recent $2.1M round close – funds which the company will use to expand its business and electrolyte offerings for the non-lithium grid and stationary battery market. “As we enter our next stage of growth, we’re thrilled to be joined by a leader like Dr. Paul – who brings vast knowledge of both developing chemical technologies and evaluating them from an investor and acquirer point of view,” explained Onas Bolton, Founder and CEO of Octet Scientific. “We know that expertise will be a huge advantage for Octet in the path ahead.” Paul echoed Bolton’s enthusiasm. “After evaluating countless specialty chemicals startups over many years, I know the combination of team, vision, and engineering that drives accomplishment,” Paul explained. “Octet has impressed me on all three elements – which is why I’m honored to join the board supporting Octet’s journey.”
About Octet
Octet Scientific, Inc. is ensuring that tomorrow’s best batteries have their best electrolyte inside. Our OctoLyte® additive chemicals give batteries the high performance they need for higher capacity, better efficiency and longer cycle life in the future’s most demanding applications like grid storage, backup power and anywhere safe and high-performing energy storage is needed. Since 2017, Octet has been the electrolyte experts, creating new additives specifically to bring optimum performance to water-based batteries on the grid and in our businesses and homes. For more information visit www.octetsci.com.