Nick Deraney has rejoined NOVA by Saint-Gobain as External Ventures Manager. He will work with Saint-Gobain businesses in North America to invest and partner with startups in the building innovation and sustainable construction industries.

He comes back to NOVA by Saint-Gobain after earning an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University with a focus on finance, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.

He also holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.