Business Manager in ETPL Flagship project, Experience in Commercialization of Technology and Research experience in Plastic Electronics. Ph.D. at Max-Planck-Institute in Berlin
Principal Investigator at ETPL/A*STAR Flagship project, filed 74 patents, over 23 years in Research/Industry experience in Barrier Technology, Vacuum Engineering and Displays. MSc in Surface Science & Technology at Loughborough University/Research at Oxford University
Venture Capitalist; Founder and CEO, Expara; Partner and Director, Extream Ventures, MBA from Wharton Business School
Ex-COO of StarHub and currently serving on the boards of several companies.
Director, Kisco (Asia) Pte Ltd
Mitsuru Uruchida has extensive experiences in barrier protection film and coating via exposure to various development projects in the United States for decades. His base is more for the CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) and PVD (Phylical, Plasma assisted, Vapor Deposition) process development to cope with various researchers and development projects. His knowledge of commercialization of barrier coating applications and the recognition of strong needs for advanced barrier properties in various markets will surely develop TBF`s barrier film commercialization projects.
Managing Director at NCT Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.,
Head of Overseas Planning Section at Overseas & New Business Division of New Chemical Trading Co., Ltd.
Toshihiko Yanagi started a career in one of the world's largest media conglomerate company before joining a Euronext-listed advertising company, while gaining a range of experiences in forming business alliances and developing favourable environment for corporate revival. Later, as an investment manager, engaged more in investment consulting with a hands-on approach, which includes investment into start-ups and formation of cross border joint ventures.
