PhD in Chemical Engineering with 30 years of expertise in software R&D, business consulting, and modeling & simulation.
Held key roles at AspenTech, SABIC, Technip, Ypso-Facto, and KIST.
Founded SIMACRO with a vision to accelerate digital transformation in the process industries and currently serves as its CEO and Chief Engineer.
David Arbeitel
[Board Member, Strategy & Operation]
Questrom MBA and MS in Electrical Engineering with 40 years of expertise in the emerging tech industry.
Held executive leadership roles at AspenTech, Lumeta, OpenText, CA Technologies, Morgan Stanley, ION Networks, Visual Networks, and Avesta Technologies.
Currently serves as President of Arbeitel Associates.
David Vickery
[Board Member, Product & Industry]
PhD in Chemical Engineering with 40 years of experience in software R&D, process consulting, and modeling & simulation.
Made a significant impact as Product Director for Next Generation Digital Twins at AspenTech and held key roles at leading global organizations including AspenTech, Dow Chemical Company, Dynamic Matrix Control Corp., and ChemShare Corp.
Wonseok Lee
[Executive Vice President, Operations]
MS in Chemical Engineering with over 25 years of experience in process design, modeling and simulation.
Developed deep field expertise in business consulting and solution sales through key roles at AspenTech and Hyprotech.
Demonstrated a proven ability to deliver innovative solutions and drive value for clients in the process industries.
Mike Purcell
[Senior Vice President, Sales]
MS in Computer Science with over 25 years of experience in industrial operational software across multiple industries.
He has extensive experience with industrial technology companies such as Aperio, Seeq and OSIsoft.
He has also worked for industrial companies as well to improve operations and productivity using technology as an enabler not as the goal.
Spencer Nam
[Board Member, Finance & Investment]
Harvard MBA and BA in Mathematics with 30 years of experience in deep-tech and biotech investment.
Held key roles at SV Investment, Clayton Christensen Institute, Janney Montgomery Scott, ThinkEquity, S.G. Cowen Securities, and Bain & Company.
Currently serves as Cofounder & Managing Partner at KSV Global.
Our Partners
AspenTech is a global leader in software solutions, enabling industries to meet growing resource demands sustainably and profitably. By optimizing asset design, operation, and maintenance, AspenTech helps customers in asset-intensive industries operate safer, greener, and more efficiently.
SIMACRO is a global partner of AspenTech, providing solution sales, consulting, and implementation services.
Operating in over 150 countries, Emerson supports a broad range of industries, including oil and gas, power generation, chemicals, water treatment, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as aerospace and defense solutions.
SIMACRO is a modeling and simulation consultant and a customer integration partner for Emerson’s industrial solutions.
OLI Systems specializes in electrolyte thermodynamics and has provided exceptional electrolyte modeling software and tools for 50+ years. They provide a unique software capability upon extensive chemical speciation know-how for over 85 elements of the periodic table.
SIMACRO is an authorized sales agent for OLI Systems’ modeling software solutions and services.
METSIM® is the world’s leading simulation software for metallurgical and chemical engineering processes. It is a general-purpose process simulation system designed to assist the engineer in performing mass and energy balances of complex processes. It offers a complete solution for any mining or manufacturing process with add-on modules.
SIMACRO is a sales and service agent of METSIM International.
Simuarts Corporation, headquartered in Japan, specializes in process consulting, technical services, and Aspen software solution sales and implementation. With expertise spanning traditional refining, petrochemicals, CO₂ separation, and renewable energy, Simuarts Corporation delivers comprehensive solutions across diverse industries.
SIMACRO is a technology and strategic partner of Simuarts Corporation.
Hanwha Systems is a leading Korean company specializing in avionics, space, security, safety, and ICT services. As a key member of Hanwha Group with over 320 global business bases, it is recognized for its reliability and global partnerships. With advanced ICT technologies like sensors and networks, Hanwha Systems delivers innovative solutions through its Defense and ICT Divisions, always prioritizing customer value.
SIMACRO is a strategic partner of Hanwha Systems, supporting their vision for digitalization through process modeling, software development, as well as modeling seminars and training programs.
Suphat Watanasiri Consulting LLC is led by Dr. Suphat Watanasiri, a former Senior Director of Technology at AspenTech. With over 40 years of experience since AspenTech’s inception, the company offers unparalleled expertise in thermophysical property systems, models, and databases within the AspenTech solution platform.
SIMACRO maintains a close and collaborative partnership with Suphat Watanasiri Consulting.
Anukoolan Solutions, based in India, specializes in process engineering and optimization consulting for AspenTech solution users. Led by Dr. Hiren Shethna, who brings 30 years of experience in Hyprotech and AspenTech R&D, the company excels in developing process models and digital twins in HYSYS, RefSYS, and PIMS.
SIMACRO maintains a close and collaborative partnership with Anukoolan Solutions.
Bluepoint Partners is a Korean accelerator dedicated to fostering innovation by supporting startups and entrepreneurs across various industries. Their mission is to create a society where innovators’ endeavors are actively pursued. With a focus on early-stage startups, Bluepoint Partners provides investment, mentorship, and resources to help innovators turn their ideas into successful ventures.
SIMACRO is proud to be part of Bluepoint Partners’ investment portfolio.
