Michael Mukai

Michael Mukai has over 14 years of work experience in various roles in the chemical industry. Michael currently works at Koura Global as the Director of Global Business Development, specializing in refrigerants and medical products. In this role, they have led efforts to promote and commercialize new refrigeration blends and has also identified new opportunities in energy storage, immersion cooling, and metered dose inhalers.

Prior to their current position, Michael worked at Cabot Corporation, where they held the role of Regional Marketing Manager for the Americas. Michael successfully developed a stage gate process that reduced new market development time and rebuilt the pipeline. Michael also played a key role in increasing battery volume margin and generating new sales through strategic marketing initiatives.

Before Cabot Corporation, Michael worked at W.R. Grace in various technical and managerial positions. Michael managed multiple laboratories, implemented training tools, and drove raw material changes and qualification work. Michael also expanded the Premier Technical Service Program and played a crucial role in cross-functional team meetings for cost-saving projects.

Overall, Michael Mukai has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, strategic planning, and market development in the chemical industry.

Michael Mukai has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Miami University, which they obtained from 2003 to 2007. Michael also completed a Mini-MBA program at Miami University from 2020 to 2021. In 2021, they received a Certificate in Global Business from Harvard Business School Online. Additionally, they attended INSEAD in 2022 and 2023, completing the "Leading Organizations in Disruptive Times" degree program and studying "Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption," respectively. Michael has also obtained several certifications, including a Professional Education miniMBA from Miami University in 2021 and a Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) from the Crown Cork & Seal Company, Inc. in 2010.