Mani Erfan is a chemical engineer, global entrepreneur, and industrial leader with more than 33 years of experience in the catalyst industry. Based in Houston, Texas, he has created, expanded, and led companies in catalyst manufacturing, purification, and recycling. He founded a catalyst company that grew into a global business, achieving over $700 million in total product sales before being sold in 2020. He now serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a catalyst-recycling company generating close to $8 million in annual revenue.