The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, announced that Cynthia Fallon, Ph.D., and Wayne Devonport, Ph.D., have joined the firm and will serve as vice presidents. Both will support global clients in projects that span the firm’s service offerings.

Cynthia Fallon, Ph.D., is an organic chemist with more than 35 years of experience in the chemical industry, having served in multiple capacities in R&D, new product development, scale-up, quality control, and operations with E.I. DuPont and Chemours. As a global innovation leader and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, she has guided cross-functional teams spanning multiple markets, accelerating commercialization and profitable growth.

In more recent years, Fallon has focused on helping emerging companies translate technical advances into market success through disciplined innovation and strategic execution. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from James Madison University and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“Having spent years at the intersection of technology and business, translating technical advances into clear market value, I’m thrilled to join the team at ChemQuest,” Fallon said. “What ChemQuest does for its clients aligns perfectly with my passion for empowering cross-functional teams to develop actionable strategies that achieve sustainable, profitable growth. I’m also excited to help expand ChemQuest’s reach into new markets.”

Wayne Devonport, Ph.D., is a strategic and customer-oriented leader with global experience building high-performing innovation and R&D teams and delivering profitable growth in the chemical manufacturing industry. Over the course of his distinguished career, with companies such as Penn Color, Axalta Coating Systems, Arkema Coating Resins, and Rohm and Haas/Dow Chemical, Devonport developed an extensive background in polymer synthesis, formulation, structure-property relationships, and materials science.

Devonport has a proven track record of success in shaping technology strategies and developing differentiated product portfolios and intellectual property aligned to market needs and profitability goals. He holds a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and chemical technology from the University of Bradford, as well as a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Durham.

“With over 30 years in the specialty materials industry, I’ve had the privilege of leading innovation, new technology and product development, as well as shaping business strategy,” said Devonport. “During that time, I have had the pleasure of working with several talented ChemQuest associates and have been impressed with the depth of their knowledge and insight. I’m excited to now be part of a group that is respected industry-wide for their deep insight, as well as the opportunity to help shape strategy and elevate new research groups to the next level.”

“The depth of expertise that both Cindy and Wayne have developed over the course of their exceptional careers is extraordinary,” said Daniel Murad, ChemQuest CEO. “I’m delighted that they are adding their wide-reaching global knowledge and experience to our team, working to support our clients around the world in driving long-term, profitable growth.”