Zurich, Switzerland – Emerald Technology Ventures, a global climate tech venture capital firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Rekoske to its Advisory Council. With more than 30 years of experience in the chemical industry, Dr. Rekoske brings deep technical, strategic and leadership expertise and a passion for innovation that will support Emerald’s continued efforts to accelerate industrial sustainability.
Dr. Rekoske began his distinguished career at Honeywell UOP, where he rose to Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading global technology organizations across research, process development and commercialization. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Technology Platforms & Growth at Ecolab, directing R&D strategy for a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention, and overseeing technical assessments for venture capital investments and M&A deals. Dr. Rekoske retired from Ecolab in 2025 and currently advises several venture capital and private equity firms, including American Industrial Partners and Decarbonization Partners.
“Jim’s leadership in catalyzing technology development and his international perspective on industrial innovation make him an invaluable addition to Emerald’s Advisory Council,” said Gina Domanig, Managing Partner and CEO of Emerald. “His deep understanding of how technology maturation intersects with market dynamics will be instrumental as we partner with founders and corporate leaders to solve some of the world’s biggest sustainability challenges.”
Dr. Rekoske’s experience leading high-performing technical teams, his venture and M&A insight, and his global industry perspective will strengthen Emerald’s ability to guide its portfolio and partners through complex technological and business transformations.