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MINIMA’S LEADERSHIP TEAM

With an international team of biopolymer specialists, Minima’s leadership possesses the skills and experience necessary to help manufacturers and retailers meet their plastics products and packaging needs in a sustainable, earth friendly manner. We have industry experts based in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe who understand the unique needs and challenges of each region. Our team members can help you with a manufacturing, consumer, or retail packaging or products need.

Dr. Chien-Ming Huang
Dr. Chien-Ming HuangCEO & Founder

Dr. Huang has been a pioneer in the development of biodegradable plastics since 1986. As the founder of Minima Technology and Chairman of the Board of the Environmentally Biodegradable Polymer Association Taiwan, as well as a previous Board Director of BPI USA. Dr. Huang is a leader in developing and producing biodegradable products in accordance with the environmental protection laws of each country.

With a team of international biopolymer specialists, Minima is committed to producing sustainable and environmentally-friendly products and packaging. By providing manufacturers and retailers with earth-friendly alternatives, Minima aims to help reduce the impact of plastic waste on the environment. Dr. Huang’s goal is to encourage more conscious decision-making around manufacturing, consumer, and retail packaging and products. The time to act is now, and Minima is leading the way towards a more sustainable future.

Yu-Kai (Esmy) Huang
Yu-Kai (Esmy) HuangChief Operating Officer
Mr. Yu-Kai (Esmy) Huang is chief operating officer, handling all sales, marketing and business development. Prior to joining Minima, Mr. Huang was senior sales manager for a leading international machine tool company, overseeing technical sales for customers throughout Asia. He also worked in senior sales engineering positions with global technology companies including Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Germany) and Marquip Paper Machine Manufacturing Company (US).

Mr. Huang earned a masters of business administration (MBA) from National Chin-Yi University of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from National Chung Hsing University.

Koichi Sonoda
Koichi SonodaConsultant, Minima Japan
Koichi Sonoda served as Chairman and Managing Director of Mitsubishi Chemical (China & Hong Kong) from 2008 – 2013, advancing from deputy general manager of the company’s Hong Kong Division.

Before moving to Mitsubishi, Mr. Sonoda was deputy general manager of Taiyo Ltd. (Kaohsiung, Taiwan) from 1993 – 1998.

Mr. Sonoda studied at KEIO University – Taiyang where he earned a degree in chemical engineering.

Mark Charman
Mark CharmanDirector, Minima Australia
Mark Charman is CEO of Dzolv Products Pty Ltd., a leading manufacturer and distributor of biodegradable bags and compostable foodservice products with headquarters in Western Australia. Prior to founding Dzolv Products in 2004, Mr. Charman was, and still is CEO of Total Packaging (W.A.) Pty Ltd., a leading plastics manufacturing company. He is an active member of the Australasian Biopolymer Association since 2011.
Alberto Bullido Perlines
Alberto Bullido PerlinesDirector, Minima Europe
Alberto Bullido es el Director de Minima para España y Latinoamérica. En Madrid (España) se encuentran ubicadas las oficinas centrales de Minima España, así como el almacén central de la compañía para todo el mercado Europeo.
Desde 2018, Alberto ha liderado la introducción de Minima en el mercado español.
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