President
Dean Lynch brings over 20 years of expertise in business development, marketing, and investor relations. Since 2003, as CEO of Equity Alliance, he has successfully guided innovative companies to market, connecting them with forward-thinking investors and consumers. His deep understanding of these areas has driven growth and aligned business strategies with market demand, positioning Biodegradable Future as a leader in sustainability. At Biodegradable Future, Dean focuses on building strategic partnerships and advancing innovations that address global environmental needs. His leadership ensures impactful, scalable solutions that create lasting value for investors and stakeholders while championing responsible practices.
Chief Executive Officer
Leviticus encapsulates the core values of honesty, respect and integrity, and possesses a pure humanitarian flare with a drive to make the world a better place. This is what led him to take ownership of Natures Way Supplements in 2015. During his years as Managing Director at Natures Way Supplements, Leviticus’ operational and innovative mindset gave rise to Vita Go Beverages in 2017, which harnessed an ingenious cap technology to provide the two most vital elements (hydration and nutrition) to any living being. The creation of Vita Go Beverages drove him to expand his expertise even further into the injection moulding and packing industry, earning him extensive and valuable knowledge in thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers. His goals and values have contributed to the formation of an incomparable, unsurpassable product incorporating eco-friendly packaging with innovation and health: Biodegradable Future!
Global Business Development Director
Yves is a Sales and Marketing Executive, whose professional background lies in the Healthcare business. He is considered by his peers as a role model in global sales management, directed national subsidiaries in Europe and developed networks of distributors throughout the world. His expertise in Change Management projects was also rewarded by several prizes he received from his former employers, General Electric and Ansell.
Commercial Director
Mazhar is an accomplished and dynamic Commercial Director known for his exceptional leadership and negotiation skills. With several years of success as Business Development Director in Brazil and South America, Maz brings a wealth of experience in driving growth, fostering innovative partnerships, and spearheading business opportunities across diverse markets. His extensive background in both business and technology, combined with his passion for sustainability, positions him as a strategic leader in today’s evolving business landscape. His ability to seamlessly blend commercial success with eco-conscious solutions highlights his commitment to providing value not only for clients but also for the environment His deep commitment to building relationships, along with his forward-thinking approach, is a testament to his dedication to client success and long-term sustainability. With him at the helm, the company is well-positioned to deliver innovative, eco-friendly solutions on a global scale.
Commercial Director - USA
Nick Hoffmeyer believes business isn’t just about closing deals-it’s about forging partnerships that create a positive impact for our shared future. With over 15 years of experience driving growth across various industries including healthcare, life sciences, and medical devices, Nick has honed his skills in identifying market opportunities and building relationships that foster meaningful change. Nick’s passion lies in uncovering unmet needs and developing innovative solutions that promote harmony, happiness, and health
Commercial Director - South America
Raul is a highly accomplished Senior Director of Sales with extensive experience in negotiating innovative partnerships and driving business opportunities. With a strong background in information technology, Raul has developed his career as a Technical Solution Manager, Project Manager, and Senior Business Consultant. His MBA in IT/Business Management, combined with over 35 years of experience in IT project management, leadership, technology, and business developmen. He prioritizes eco-friendly solutions that not only benefit businesses but also contribute to a greener future. By integrating sustainable practices into his approach, Raul demonstrates his dedication to building relationships and ensuring the success of our clients. His focus on sustainability reflects our company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. His deep understanding of regional markets and commitment to sustainability make him a vital asset to the company’s global vision.
Commercial Director
Derek Zahler is a seasoned Business Strategist with over a decade of experience in infrastructure, Energy, and finance sectors. He has held roles such as Head of New Ventures & Special Projects at Westmoreland Mining and Executive Officer at Colorado Pipeline Rehab. Derek excels in strategic planning, project development, and business optimization, bringing a blend of strategic acumen and hands-on experience. His diverse collaborations range from multinational teams to municipalities, focusing on growth strategies and efficient solutions.
Commercial Director
Greg joined Biodegradable Future as Commercial Director for Vietnam and Singapore and has over 25 years of experience in FMCG business development in various management roles up to C Level in Asia. These positions have been with international consumer brands and more recently with environmentally oriented hospitality development and tourism destination companies. Driven by a heartfelt love and respect of nature, recognising the growing need for conservation and seeing daily the increasing level of plastic waste in Asia, Greg connected with the philosophy and vision of a Biodegradable Future and naturally joined the team to contribute to creating a better environment for future generations.
Landula joined Biodegradable Future in July 2021 and has since actively explored the BOPP, PET, Yarn, and Packaging Solution markets—securing a major player in the packaging and finishing sector. As a Business Development Executive, he demonstrates strong sales and business development abilities at executive and C-Level, driven by delivering meaningful service. Mr. Malango maintains a diplomatic and professional demeanor, communicates confidently as a multilingual speaker, and adapts well to different environments. Highly motivated by long-term goals, he is deeply interested in innovation, development, and sustainability, applying himself with precision. He excels at building lasting professional relationships.
Mohammed is a highly accomplished Key Account Manager with 10 years of experience in sales management, analysis, operations coordination, and implementing strategies that consistently exceed sales targets. He specializes in Chemicals, Masterbatch, Polymer Additives, and PVC stabilizers & plasticizers within the Plastics and Petrochemicals industry. Skilled at identifying business opportunities aligned with market trends and expanding markets per organizational goals. He offers strong technical consultancy and support, working closely with customers’ technical teams to meet objectives. Mohammed holds an MBA in Sales & Marketing from UCAM (Spain) and a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the American University of Sharjah (UAE).
Ibrahim is a seasoned hospitality expert with a strong background in operations and business development. Skilled in delivering high-quality service, creative F&B solutions, and sales in both Rooms and F&B, with a focus on revenue management and product. He has led luxury hotels with revenues exceeding $140M, balancing operational excellence with creating memorable guest experiences. With 24 years of diverse experience and deep knowledge of the Middle East & Africa markets, he’s a passionate, people-focused leader. Open to new opportunities in Commercial, Sales & Marketing, or Operations that offer meaningful challenges and growth.
Muruganandam is a dynamic professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth. He excels in optimizing human, technological, and material resources across the entire value chain. He is skilled in crafting and executing effective strategies that not only enhance brand visibility but also foster strong customer relationships. With an enduring passion for environmentally friendly products and projects, Muruganandam boasts an impressive 25-year career in the renewable energy sector, specifically in wind power. He is recognized for his expertise in policy and procedure development, workflow streamlining, and cultivating team environments that boost productivity and profits.
Muralidharan is a Sales Director at Biodegradable Future for Global Sales & Marketing. He is an aspiring professional with 28 years of industrial business expertise. He is responsible for Executing Strategies to Support the Company’s Growth. He is committed to making a positive impact on the world and the environment. Earlier he worked in various leader ship roles in Micro labs, Sundaram Auto Components (TVS Group), Poly bond India, Armacell Zamil (KSA) & KFLEX India. He has a proven track record in establishing, building businesses increasing revenues, establishing networks, streamlining workflow and creating a teamwork environment to enhance business growth. Muralidharan holds a Master of Science (Chemistry) and, a Master of Business Administration (Marketing).
I am a skilled and results-driven leader with 7 years of experience in operations management, team building, research, and business development. He successfully led Sales & business development teams at Bik and TISS, provided guidance to staff, facilitated client onboarding, managed corporate social responsibility projects and prioritized both sustainable development objectives and revenue generation. In addition, I have previously held positions as Operations Manager with a startup company in Amsterdam and India. My passion for effective leadership and strategic planning drives my success.
Farhan Munir brings over 20 years of expertise in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, as well as industrial sales, marketing, and business operations. He is the Country Manager, CEO, and Director at Sawant & Co. Private Limited, a leading independent inspection agency in Karachi, Pakistan, established in 1985. Previously, Farhan led Saybolt as Country Manager in Pakistan since 2018 and founded TIC Consultants Pakistan in 2014, focusing on TIC services. From 2007 to 2014, he was Senior Business Development Manager at Intertek, a global TIC provider. Earlier roles include Sales and Operations Manager at We Brothers Scientific and Senior Sales Engineer at Speedy Automation. Specialties: Energy Research, Market Insights, Business Development, Digital Marketing, Data Visualization, and Sustainability. He is open to consultations on Oil & Gas, Asset Integrity, Renewable Energy, Decarbonization, ESG, and Circular Economy initiatives.
Adrián is a commercial director with extensive experience in sustainability and technology. His financial studies allow him to keep the focus on the client’s profitability and the value contributed. Expert in building high-performance teams with multiple talents. Create positive relationships with the team and with customers through empathy. The passion for sustainability and the need to create a better world is their motivation. Clearly reducing the impact of human activity on nature is what makes Adrián so committed to Biodegradable Future and, of course, to his customers
Charles N’GUETTA covers Côte d’Ivoire and West Africa. He has extensive overall experience of more than 17 years with international organizations such as the United Nations, Red Cross and more.
In recent years I have developed in the automotive industry, developing good and long-term relationships, looking for new businesses and looking for ways to add value to the supply chain through human values, always showing proactivity and teamwork in a professional and ethical manner.
Fernanda Dantas is a results-driven Forestry Engineer specializing in sustainable biomaterials and biodegradable polymers. With experience as Sustainability & Biomaterials Specialist at OKA Bioembalagens, she spearheaded initiatives to integrate the UN Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals into corporate strategy. She collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design eco-friendly biomaterials, achieving a 15% reduction in product carbon footprint. Her expertise extends to environmental consulting, reforestation, and forest restoration, evidenced by her leadership in projects restoring over 100 hectares of degraded land and implementing innovative Conservation Unit Management Plans. Fernanda’s technical acumen and commitment to sustainability uniquely position her as a catalyst for advancing biodegradable polymer research and driving impactful environmental solutions.
Mauro has extensive experience in developing new commercial partnerships, having worked in commercial management for the last 30 years. Professional with a degree in Engineering, a postgraduate degree in Occupational Safety Engineering and an MBA in Decision Science (Psychology, Economics and Consumption). Mauro has extensive experience managing and developing the Footwear Industry and in Retail sales. Extensive experience in process management, commercial management and leading commercial and technical teams. Always willing to present the New to our customers. Innovation drives his work
Daniel Lynch, Strategic Business Development Director at Biodegradable Future, drives the company’s sustainability efforts. With expertise in sales, real estate, and recruitment, he builds strong business relationships and promotes eco-friendly solutions. His strategic communication and business acumen help position the company as a leader in the eco-conscious market
Giulio is a creative innovator and industrial process expert with 20+ years in sustainable packaging. He transforms sustainability challenges into industrial innovations, developing cutting-edge solutions for global markets. With packaging patents and collaborations worldwide, his expertise spans plastics, biopolymers, printing, converting, and packaging machinery. Now focused on sustainable solutions, he partners with raw material and chemical producers to tackle microplastic pollution in textiles, supporting Biodegradable Future in introducing its BFA additive to reduce environmental impact.
Biomedical Engineer with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Experience in operations, commercial, project management, and agile methodologies. Passionate about leading transformations that involve efficiency, organizational culture consolidation, and strategic planning. Fernando's main focus is to generate value through the development of strategic relationships based on trust, transparency, and honesty.
Eugene earned BSChE and MBA degrees at Ohio University. Since graduating, he has worked in wide array of manufacturing settings with a particular emphasis tailering client needs with data-driven solutions to help them achieve their goals. He has experience providing long-term, sustainable solutions in several industries including aerospace, investment casting, precious metals, and water treatment.
With 20+ years of experience in the beauty, hair, wine and spirits, and promotional sectors, Laura brings her remarkable expertise in packaging and her unbridled enthusiasm to Biodegradable Future. Laura has built her career using her mechanical engineering degree delivering precise solutions to customers’ needs. With a passion for the environment, Laura uses her innovation and entrepreneurial skills to help brands weed through greenwashing and hone in on the best execution for their products. Her main focus is the best way brands can launch products that are good for our earth. Through extensive research and scientific backing, the results are in. Biodegradable Future is the best way.
Kevin has worked as a marketing, brand identity and sales support leader on high-profile brands like Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., The Chinet Company, Huhtamaki and Panera Bread. He also served on the Advisory Board of the World Sustainability Organization, which operates Friend of the Sea (FOS) and Friend of the Earth (FOE), which certifies seafood and agriculture products for sustainable practices. Throughout his career, he has worked in the B2B and B2C manufacturing and distribution channels and has developed a disciplined approach to providing sales with strategy, insights and tools that leverage company and product differentiation. He has consistently been an innovator and a positive disruptor in every organization he has been a part of while connecting with people and growing the business.
Mark is an accomplished award-winning sales professional with a talent for full-cycle success from prospecting to closing. He comes with over 20 years of Award-Winning Business Development experience and a record of exceeding targets, as well as establishing and maintaining long-standing client relationships. His professional background includes the Supply Chain and Healthcare verticals. He has held Corporate and National Account titles with many high-performing Global brands such as FedEx and Grainger. Over the last 15 years have been spent within Healthcare where he spent 12 years at Medline in Account Management. Mark has a genuine passion for closing business and his extensive client contacts position him well for success.
Greg has over 25 years of experience in sales and business development at speciality chemical companies focused on polymer additives and biodegradable surfactants. Greg has managed innovative, new product introductions with injection moulding and packaging companies and has experience with most thermoplastic and thermoset polymers. Greg managed the co-development of a novel, biodegradable surfactant with a major laundry company, managed the sustainability initiative with a major consumer package goods company, and developed a more sustainable flame-retardant additive for moulded parts, films, and wire and cable. Greg has experience all along the hydrocarbon value chain from refining and petrochemicals to speciality companies, adhesives and sealants. Greg has led new business development and new product introduction at Honeywell, Chemtura (now Laxness), Henkel, and Albemarle.
Michael is a results-driven leader with 29 years of experience in the Steel and Iron recycling industry. He has a proven track record of delivering strong financial results, optimizing operations, and fostering innovation. Passionate about sustainable solutions and beneficial reuse in manufacturing, he excels in building strategic relationships and implementing effective change management. His expertise and vision will be key in driving Biodegradable Future’s growth and positioning it as an industry leader.
A graduate of the University of of Louisville and married with 4 children and 6 grandchildren Been employed in the industrial market segment for over 35 years specializing in film and packaging solutions. Previously part owner of a flexographic printing and converting company as well as distribution company with interest in sustainability products.
Piva recently joined Biodegradable Future as the Business Development Director for Thailand, bringing with him over 13 years of experience in multiple fields. With a strong background in sales management, team leadership, and strategic planning, he has a proven track record of success. Previously, Piva successfully expanded Travel Compositor into key Southeast Asian markets and, as Country Head at Ageson International, managed a major real estate project through the COVID-19 crisis, achieving profitability and rebuilding key stakeholder relationships. Piva also held sales management roles at Justco and Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, focusing on client acquisition and business development.
My passion, skill set, experience, and diversity come from my wide variety of FMCG sectors. Driving products into brands with the strategy to hold and increase market share, scaling up the business as we expand. I have been developing products, driving sales, controlling costs, margins, and P@L for over 25 years along with a structured view of businesses large, small and family-owned, throughout the UK and EU. I bring inclusiveness, openness and transparency with a well-organised and meticulous team. I have a deep passion for sustainability and keeping the customer and all internal stakeholders connected. Eco-friendly, recyclable and now biodegradable is the only way forward. We need to meet the challenge head-on and not be afraid of positive change, always striving for operational excellence for the development of new and existing relationships, driving the business to the forefront and achieving its goals. My strategy is setting the tone, leading by example and watching the team go the extra mile because they want to.
Suné holds a distinguished academic background and diverse professional experience. Graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Education and cum laude with an Honours degree, she also earned membership in the Golden Key International Honour Society for academic excellence. Starting her career in teaching, Suné developed strong methodologies and engagement skills before transitioning to recruitment, where she excelled in placing top talent. Now, as Executive Assistant at Biodegradable Future, she provides high-level administrative support and drives strategic initiatives for sustainability. Her expertise in education, recruitment, and administration makes her a versatile professional driving efficiency and innovation.
