Michael Koch
Chief Executive Officer
When every molecule counts – Decarbonization & Profitability come together!
Seasoned international executive with deep industrial and technology leadership experience, known for scaling global businesses, leading transformation, and building high-performing organizations across complex markets.
- Joining Synata Bio as Chief Executive Officer in August 2026 to lead strategy, growth initiatives, and global expansion as the company advances its next stage of development.
- More than 35 years of international leadership experience across multinational and entrepreneurial organizations, with a focus on industrial, technology-driven, and innovation-led businesses.
- Deep expertise in China’s industrial and technology landscape, including strategic joint ventures, Asia expansion, adaptation of global technologies to local markets.
- Recognized for building high-performing teams, leading complex business transformations, and delivering sustainable growth while fostering international organizational cultures grounded in accountability, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence.
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Stuttgart and graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.