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Rocky Kindt

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Chief Technology Officer at ScotBio
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Rocky Kindt is the Chief Technology Officer at ScotBio, where he has been instrumental in commercializing the companys microalgae technology. Holding a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, he is described by colleagues as a hard-working scientific expert and a great leader with a passion for R&D.

He is deeply passionate about the potential of algae and its applications in creating a more sustainable future, from natural products to food innovation. Rocky actively promotes STEM careers and supports the contributions of women in science, reflecting his commitment to an inclusive scientific community.

His journey with ScotBio began when the company sponsored his PhD, and he has since progressed through R&D leadership to his current CTO role.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Rocky shows up

Example Seeker
Assertive
Value Driven

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Rocky cares about

Algae Biotechnology
As CTO of ScotBio, his career is dedicated to cultivating microalgae for high-value biochemicals, such as natural food colorants and therapeutics.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Frequently uses and promotes terms like "green manufacturing" and "circular bioeconomy" in relation to developing natural products from algae.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Chief Technology Officer
ScotBio
11-2018 - 6-2020
Head Of Research And Development
ScotBio
1-2016 - 11-2018
Head Of Production
ScotBio
5-2019
Member Of The Management Board
BBSRC NIBB Algae UK
3-2021 - 3-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Allgo Biosciences
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Media appearances

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Education
2013 - 2016
The University of Manchester
The University of Edinburgh
2011 - 2012
MSc Medical Microbiology
The University of Manchester
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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