The Methanol Institute (MI) serves as the global trade association for one of the world’s most vibrant and innovative industries. Founded in 1989, MI now serves its members in every corner of the globe from our offices in Singapore, Washington, D.C., Brussels, Beijing, and Delhi.
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CEO
Washington D.C.
COO
Singapore
Vice President of External Affairs
Washington D.C.
Chief Representative Europe
Europe
Manager of Government and Public Affairs Europe
Europe
Senior Advisor
Europe
Kjeld works as a Senior Advisor to the Methanol Institute. Following a distinguished 40-year career with MAN Energy Solutions as a retained consultant, Kjeld works with MI in several critical areas to advance methanol as a clean fuel.
Chief Representative China
Beijing
Chief Representative India
Delhi
Business Development Manager
Singapore
Desmond is a marine engineer who gained sailing experience during his time with the Republic of Singapore Navy. After completing his studies, he ventured into Account Management with Mercury Marine and Hyundai Global Services. Here, he applied his engineering expertise to promote methanol as a clean marine fuel, focusing on both its technical and business aspects. Desmond holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering from Newcastle University and has over ten years of experience in the Marine Industry. He has worked in various roles such as Account Management, Aftersales, and Training.
Finance Manager
Singapore
Social Media & Web Manager
Washington D.C.
London Douglas serves as Methanol Institute’s Social Media & Web Manager. London is a Brand and Marketing Strategist, specializing in growing personal and professional brands by successfully creating strong and meaningful connections using unconventional methods to interconnect individuals through communications technology. London holds a B.A. in Strategic Communications from Hampton University and an M.P.S in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University.
Office Manager
Beijing
Toni Zhou serves as Methanol Institute’s Beijing Office Manager. She leads social engagements in China and office management and supports the Chief Representative of China. Before joining MI, Toni has years of wide-ranging experience and in-depth expertise for Ogilvy Beijing, including client services, corporate communications, business operations, and project management.