Rick Emerson

Thermo Electron Corporation is a worldwide provider of analytical instruments, scientific equipment, services and software solutions for life science, drug discovery, clinical, environmental and industrial laboratories, as well as for use in a variety of manufacturing processes and in-the-field applications, including those associated with safety and homeland security

Bausch & Lomb Holdings, Inc. developed, manufactured, and sold eye health products. Its products included contact lenses, contact lens care solutions, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, and surgical products. The company was founded on September 25, 2009 and was headquartered in Rochester, NY.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

Charterhouse Bank Ltd. is a British company that specializes in banking and bill discounting. The company is based in London, UK.

Katalyst Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

L'Oréal USA, Inc. manufactures and distributes cosmetics, concentrating on hair color, skin care, sun protection, make-up, perfumes, and hair care. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Akzo Nobel Chemicals, Inc. manufactures healthcare, coating, and chemical products. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.