Rob Davies
Advisory Board Member

Rob Davies brings extensive leadership and operational experiences to Evolve and its manufacturing, chemical, construction materials and battery materials sector clients, adding value in the areas of continuous improvement, OEE optimization, asset management, project execution, manufacturing strategy and performance-based cultural business transformation.

Prior to his retirement, Rob was VP of Global Manufacturing for Cabot Corporation where he oversaw global operations, including a network of 18 Carbon Black plants and 8 Activated Carbon plants. Prior to his Specialty Chemical roles, Rob had an extensive period in building materials, including Operations Director for Lafarge Cement UK, and President of Geocycle USA, an alternative fuels subsidiary of Holcim. He recently spent a period developing the manufacturing strategy for 6K Energy, as COO of the startup battery materials and additive company.

Rob holds a Masters in Mineral Processing Engineering from Imperial College and an MBA from the University of Warwick as well as professional certifications from IMD and INSEAD. Rob enjoys sailing, and lives in the Boston area.