CLAUDE LUSTER
Senior Operating Partner - Biomass Conversion
Claude Luster is a seasoned professional with over 50 years of experience in the bioconversion business sector, demonstrating expertise across a wide range of roles including top management, private equity fund management, consulting, joint ventures, and project development. He has been instrumental in driving innovation and growth for numerous greenfield startup projects and has worked closely with Fortune 500 and 100 companies to deliver strategic insights and solutions.
For more than two decades, Mr. Luster has been at the forefront of biomass gasification technologies, applying his deep technical knowledge to various syngas conversion products such as renewable power, biofuels, and high-value chemicals. His work has spanned multiple applications, enabling companies to scale up their sustainable energy and product development efforts.
As an innovator and developer, Mr. Luster has successfully commercialized novel, value-added process technologies and green chemicals/products, enhancing industry standards and contributing to the broader shift toward sustainable, circular economies. His vast experience, combined with a deep commitment to advancing the bioconversion sector, positions him as a leading figure in the development of sustainable energy solutions and green chemistry.