William R. Brandt

Advisor

Scottsdale

T: +1 xxx xxx xxxx
E: xxxx.xxxx@asu.edu

Bill currently directs ASU LightWorks accelerator programs focused on strategic collaborations and technology related to the energy/water/food nexus to develop impactful partnerships to exemplify sustainability and connect scientists, scholars, humanists, engineers, technologists, policymakers, business leaders, students and communities.

Bill served as Director of business development for the DOE’s Regional Algae Testbed “ATP3”, led by ASU. Previously, Bill was director M&A at BP plc in London, directing, delivering complex M&A transactions including carve outs, integration projects, business restructurings and venture capital. Significant transaction experience in China, Russia and multiple Asian countries. Created and taught M&A courses for BP China and TNK-BP (Russia) and at BP’s Financial University M&A curriculum.

Transactions include BP’s acquisition of Arco ($30bn), restructuring BP’s mining interests in Indonesia and South Australia.