Jeff Uhrig Joins New Iridium as Strategic Advisor to Accelerate Growth and Commercialization

New Iridium is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Uhrig as a Strategic Advisor to support the company’s next stage of growth in low-carbon chemical manufacturing. Jeff Uhrig is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with two decades of experience in the specialty chemicals and sustainable materials sectors. He most recently served as CEO of Novomer and Sirrus, two pioneering chemical technology companies that he successfully led through high-profile exits. Jeff brings deep expertise in venture-backed startup leadership, strategic fundraising, technology scale-up, and customer acquisition across the chemicals and cleantech industries. With a background in investment banking, Jeff has an exceptional track record of aligning technical innovation with commercial strategy, building strong investor relationships, and guiding companies through early- and growth-stage capital raises. His leadership helped transform cutting-edge technologies into market-ready platforms with significant commercial value. In his advisory role at New Iridium, Jeff will collaborate closely with the executive team to:

• Shape the company’s Series A fundraising strategy

• Refine the go-to-market plan for bio-based acetic acid, ethyl acetate, and future CO₂-derived chemical products

• Support customer development and partnership formation

• Provide guidance on technical de-risking and scale-up planning

“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to the New Iridium team,” said Dr. Chern-Hooi Lim, Founder and CEO. “His experience in scaling transformative chemical technologies and building successful companies will be invaluable as we accelerate toward commercial deployment.” Jeff’s appointment marks a strategic milestone for New Iridium as it continues to advance its platform for sustainable, drop-in chemical alternatives and build a resilient, low-carbon supply chain for the future.