May 22 2008
NanoDynamics Energy Inc., a subsidiary of NanoDynamics, Inc., has announced the hire of John Ruberto as president. Ruberto will be responsible for commercialization efforts in relation to the company’s Revolution™ Series of micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), which offer advantages including fuel flexibility and integrated hydrocarbon reforming.
“John Ruberto joins the ND Energy team at an exciting point in the company’s history, as we move into applying our solid oxide fuel cell technology’s unique capabilities against viable market applications,” said Keith Blakely, CEO of NanoDynamics. “His extensive experience overseeing strategic growth in both commercial and military markets will be a great resource for our organization.”
Ruberto most recently served at Applied Nanotech as S.V.P. of programs, significantly expanding the company’s intellectual property portfolio, backlog and revenue generation.
Prior to that he was president of power at Eagle Picher, and also served in the role of E.V. P. of strategy in which he planned and executed the restructuring of Eagle Picher’s $200 million technologies division.
Ruberto also served as V.P. for Aerojet-General, during which time he was responsible for the company’s $150 million liquid rocket propulsion business. He was additionally V.P of business development and strategy for Aerojet-General’s $650 million aerospace and defense business.
From 1994 to 1998 Ruberto was a principal deputy assistant to the Secretary of Defense, directing arms control initiatives, overseeing system acquisition responsibilities – including the U.S. nuclear weapons and chemical weapons stockpiles, and managing operations for the Defense Special Weapons and the On-Site Inspection Agencies. He also managed the Cooperative Threat Reduction program, and was awarded the Distinguished Public Service Medal for his contributions to the defense of the U.S.