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.

 

Michael Koch

Chief Executive Officer

Ed Zhao

Independent Board Member

James Xia

Regional Vice President of Business Development-China

Tyler Petersen

Controller

Jeremiah Favero

Director of Analytical

Josh Schumacher

VP of R&D

Tim Cesarek

Board Member