Management Team

Bringing with him an educational background in chemical engineering, 30 years of experience, and strong knowledge of sales and marketing in US, European and Asian markets, Stephen Wang today serves as the CEO of Kingchem. As a familiar face and early explorer in the world of business connections between the U.S., Europe and China, Mr. Wang combined his business experience, entrepreneurial vision and knowledge of Eastern & Western cultures to build a new business, Kingchem, from the ground up in the hopes of spanning those two cultures. Expanding upon and continuing his initial successes with third-party representation, he went on to add commercial operations in Shanghai, the Kingchem Liaoning Life Science manufacturing plant in 2002 (Fuxin, Liaoning China), the research and development abilities of Kingchem's R&D center in 2006 (Dalian, China) and, in October of 2018, the Kingchem Laboratories, Inc. GMP manufacturing facility in St. Francis, Wisconsin (USA). Today, Kingchem Life Science LLC (Allendale, New Jersey USA) is a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Kingchem Liaoning Life Science Co., Ltd. and handles the sales of all of Kingchem products manufactured in-house. Kingchem is currently a family of companies with over 500 employees and multiple facilities and locations which span two continents, and sales that span the globe. It offers sophisticated custom manufacturing and R&D services based in China, while also operating its own administrative, commercial and logistics facilities in both the US and China. Thus, today, Kingchem is very well positioned to serve its global customers in Asia, Europe and North America.

Lillian Wu’s name must also be synonymous with the story of Kingchem. With an educational background in chemical engineering, and 20 years experience in both R&D and technical marketing, Ms. Wu brought extensive experience in new product development, sourcing and business development to Kingchem when it was founded in 1994. Kingchem’s success is largely a story of consistently supplying better customer satisfaction, and Ms. Wu’s detail-oriented perspective and “never give up” style has ensured that Kingchem continues to excel in this regard. Her experience of living and working for long periods in both the US and China has also given her a unique position in communicating between Kingchem’s Western customers and China-based suppliers. To this end, she has served a primary role since the company’s founding in bringing to fruition the credibility and success behind Kingchem’s motto: “Eastern Value, Western Management.” As she has for the twenty years of growth that Kingchem has experienced since its founding, Ms. Wu today continues to provide hands-on executive management to Kingchem.

For over ten years, Ms. Penetra has been one of the steady, guiding hands behind Kingchem’s consistent financial success. She came to Kingchem after extensive experience in her field at the State of New Jersey’s Department of Labor and the German concern YKK Stocko Fasteners GmbH. Currently, as Vice President for Accounting and Planning, she leads the company in the areas of accounting, business management and human resources.

Mr. Meyer CPA, brings a significant amount of financial experience from his 30+ years working in the Software, Communications, Manufacturing, Leisure & Hospitality, and Governmental Contracting industries Mr. Meyer earned his MBA from the University of Rutgers and his BBA in Accounting from Pace University. Over his career in numerous industries Mr. Meyer has developed and established Financial Reporting processes and ERP implementations. In addition, he has compiled carve-out financials, performed multi-year Financial Statement restatements, implemented new accounting processes due to changes in GAAP, and maintained/improved internal control structures as required for conformity with SOX. In his spare time Mr. Meyer enjoys numerous sports as well as hiking throughout America’s national parks.

Dr. Yoder has served the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, electronic chemical and specialty chemical industries since completing his Ph.D. studies in Synthetic Organic Chemistry with Prof. Jeffrey N. Johnston at Indiana University at Bloomington (Indiana, USA). Before joining Kingchem, Dr. Yoder served for over a decade at Albemarle, a major U.S. fine chemical company, where he held a number of positions, including Research & Technology manager leading their R&D group, and Electronics Division Business Manager, where he led global sales and technical efforts in electronic chemicals. While at Albemarle, he also achieved a number of awards including those, for example, promoting the principles of green chemistry and engineering in-house, and educating the technical community on green metrics.

Dr. Parnes brings to Kingchem experience as both a laboratory leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry and experience in business-development leadership. Most recently, he served as an account manager with the specialty organic chemicals company, TCI America, where he was able to cement lasting relationships with customers. Previously he was with Celgene Corporation for over 15 years working primarily in the field of kinase inhibition. Dr. Parnes is also a subject-matter expert on synthetic and heterocycle chemistry. He is known for both his ability to develop relationships with external partners and for his ability to facilitate the exchange of ideas between scientific staff and management in order to best position projects for success. Dr. Parnes earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of California, Davis and his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine.

Dr. Bastian achieved his doctorate from the University of Bielefeld in Germany, and has been serving the global life science and chemical industries for over twenty-five years. Through his sales, marketing and business management experience, he brings to Kingchem extensive commercial and project management expertise, as well as a thorough business knowledge of the European region. His recent service at Rohner AG and AllessaChemie also provides him a thorough understanding of customer requirements in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and agrochemical industries. This high level of experience and expertise -- along with his convenient location in the heart of Europe – allows him to function as a very valuable asset to customers. Dr. Bastian is currently the Director of Sales of Kingchem Life Science LLC, and is based in the Frankfurt area of Germany.

Mr. Eckerling, MBA, PMP joined Kingchem in 2022 after over a decade of experience serving the specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, and automotive industries. Colin has a BS in Biochemistry from the Colorado School of Mines and an MBA from Colorado Technical University. Colin’s unwavering focus on customer service and relationship building will be a strategic asset for Kingchem as we grow with new and existing customers.

Holding advanced degrees in organic chemistry from both Shanghai Institute of Technology and Shanghai Jiaotong University, Ms. Lu has been working in the sourcing and sales management industry for over ten years. Previous positions have included sourcing manager with the Shanghai office of the large Swiss trading firm DKSH, and business director at Synica Shanghai (a well known Shanghai fine chemical producer associated with the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, or SIOC). Ms. Lu’s technical knowledge and commercial expertise continues to play an important role in helping Kingchem further strengthen its business development in China.

Before she achieved her MSc in Business Strategy and Entrepreneurship from Cardiff University in the United Kingchem, Ms. Yin completed her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical synthesis at Jilin University (one of the top universities in China) where she honed her skills in planning, experimentation and research. Before joining Kingchem, she went on to accrue diverse experience at several pharmaceutical companies, particularly in the areas of business development, negotiating and networking especially in regard to CMOs and CROs. At Kingchem, Ms. Yin focuses on the direct management of her own portfolio of pharma-based accounts, while also providing key support to Kingchem’s business management team in the U.S. & Europe.

After studying applied chemistry and graduating from Shenyang University of Technology, Ms. Li achieved 10 years’ experience in the chemical trade as a senior sourcing & sales manager specializing in specialty chemicals. Prior to joining Kingchem, she held the position of marketing manager with a chemical manufacturer in the Northern China. Ms. Li brings to Kingchem a strong sense of commerce and basic chemical knowledge and is experienced in various markets. As well, she is also known for being proactive in her marketing activities, listening closely to a customer’s needs, and honesty in all her dealings.

Mr. Zobel has over twenty years of management and manufacturing experience in contract manufacturing and the scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from gram to metric ton quantities. Before joining Kingchem, he served Cambridge Major Laboratories (now ‘Alcami’) and Apiscent Labs in positions ranging from laboratory chemist to Vice President in charge of plant operations. He offers significant experience in GMP manufacturing concerning the production of clinical APIs, and in the project management of drug development for new chemical entities (NCE’s) and generic API’s. Mr. Zobel also brings to Kingchem a reputation for safely but aggressively advancing projects to each milestone in the most economical manner so as to meet or exceed customer standards, quality and timeline expectations.

Dr. Jass obtained his doctorate in Organic Chemistry at Indiana University, and went on to hold such positions as senior scientific officer and directorships, at companies such as Bristol-Myers Squibb and Cambrex. Dr. Jass has published extensively, and brings to Kingchem significant pharma chemical leadership experience spanning discovery through commercialization. He is known as an inventive synthetic organic chemist especially in the areas of problem solving, technical project management, chemical process and analytic development, and cGMP manufacturing. Today, for Kingchem, Dr. Jass provides direction and supervision for R&D and QC scientific personnel for API, excipient and custom organic chemical synthesis projects in a CRO/CDMO setting.

With over 25 years of experience in Controller as well as other Financial Management positions, Mike brings deep and broad knowledge to his leadership of the business operations and finances of Kingchem Laboratories. In addition to his manufacturing experience, he has a wide skill set and results-oriented professional from within diverse industries in distribution, retail, promotional and not for profit. During his career, he drove change in areas of streamlining processes, creating systems that provide more timely and accurate financial detail.

Michael is a Quality Assurance and Compliance professional in GMP Pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. With a B.Sc (Honors) Biochemistry degree, he brings about 30 years deep and broad knowledge in both analytical and Quality Assurance & Compliance in contract development & manufacturing and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Before joining Kingchem, he served Seventh Trent Laboratories, Johnson Matthey and Veranova in positions ranging from Analytical Chemist, Group lead, AR&D Chemist, to Lead Quality Assurance and Compliance Specialist actively demonstrating leadership, in analytical, quality and compliance. He is quality focus detailed oriented with effective communication in an API and fine chemical GMP API manufacturing. Michael is a member of American Society for Quality (ASQ) and American chemical Society (ACS).  

After graduating from Qiqihar University, Mr. Jia went on to achieve years of experience in R&D, production management, and as a participant in many campaigns. After joining Kingchem Liaoning Life Science Co., Mr. Jia became well known for his knowledge in plant operations, and as well for bringing innovation and excellence to production management. After holding the positions of Vice General Manager, then Executive Vice General Manager, he went to assume the role of General Manager. In this position he promotes a hands-on plant management style and plays a critical role in the plant’s day-to-day operations.

After graduating from Shenyang Chemical University, Mr. Liu went on to achieve decades of experience in the fine chemical industry, particularly while serving with various fluorochemical enterprises such as Lynchem and Evonik Lynchem. During this earlier part of his career, he also held upper management positions for more than 20 years. Consequently, when he joined the Kingchem Liaoning Life Science Co. as General Manager of the plant, he brought with him an extensive knowledge in the management of plant operations, production, engineering, and EHS. After many valuable years of making strong and significant contributions to the plant, Mr. Liu retired as the general manager of the plant. Today, he continues to serve as a member of the board.

Mr. Wang holds a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and achieved his Masters of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics. Over his 20 years of experience in financial and capital markets, Mr. Wang has engaged in the fields of cost accounting in the manufacturing industry, financial-institution internal auditing, accounting-firm external auditing, enterprise accounting and investment and capital operation. He has held such positions as manager (investment corporation), deputy director (accounting firms), CFO (petrochemical company). Currently, Mr. Wang holds the position of Secretary of the Board & Chief Financial Officer at Kingchem Liaoning Life Science Co.

After graduating from the Department of Chemistry at Nanjing University, Mr. Liu gained rich experience in the field of chemical pharmaceutical production management. In October 2015 he then joined Kingchem from the Northeast Pharmaceutical Group. Today, Mr. Liu provides Kingchem with wide experience in the fields of technology, production, and research and development management.

Mr. Hui has been with Kingchem since the founding of the company’s manufacturing operations in China. He has worked on the front line for many, many years, and served as Workshop Manager, Production Department Manager and Production Director. He offers rich experience in the field of production & operations management and the field of equipment maintenance & utilities support. As well, Mr. Hui is noted for his strong hands-on oversight regarding day-to-day production operations. Currently Mr. Hui holds the position of Vice General Manager, and is responsible for engineering & utilities at Kingchem Liaoning Life Science.

Mr. Zhao graduated from Shenyang University of Chemical Technology where his focus was organic synthesis. Since then, he has served as the director of the Fine Chemical department at the Dalian Guangming Research & Design Institute, as a project manager at Lynchem Dalian, as a Senior Project Manager at Evonik Lynchem Dalian, and as Technical Director at Panjin Honghe Chemical Co. In his over 30 years in the industry, he has gained deep knowledge of process development, optimization to commercialization, including fluorination and chlorination. Mr. Zhao is currently R&D Director at Kingchem Liaoning Life Science.

Mr. Fu has accrued 30 years of broad experience in the R&D field of the chemical industry, particularly in the field of fluorination. After graduating from Shenyang Chemical University, he eventually held the position of director of the Fuxin Chemical Industry Institute -- one of the earliest chemical institutes in China handling fluorination. He then went on to serve at the Dalian Research & Design Institute of the Chemical Industry, and Evonik Lynchem. Currently, he is in charge of R&D at our Kingchem Liaoning Life Science manufacturing plant.

After studies in the field of Analysis at the University of Science and Technology Beijing, Mr. Zhou went on to hold such positions in the inorganic chemical industry as QC Manager and QA Vice Manager (for example, at ELC). Today, Mr. Zhou is in the forefront of Kingchem’s commitment to quality management and EH&S.

Ms. Song, holds the master of law, an accountant qualification and an economist qualification. She has passed the Securities Practicing Qualification Examination of China Securities Association, and has the qualification certificate of secretary of the board of directors of listed companies in Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Ms. Song has more than 20 years of experience in the field of economic management. Before joining Kingchem, she worked as the deputy general manager (presiding over the work) of a state-owned investment company in Dalian. Ms. Song is currently the company's securities affairs representative and deputy general manager of Dalian R&D. She is responsible for the company's securities affairs, and is in charge of Dalian R&D’s human resources and administrative management.

Having achieved a BA and an MA in Fine Chemicals at the Dalian University of Technology, Dr. Wang completed his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. Leaving a research position held after his studies at the Institute, Dr. Wang went on to join Dalian Chemphy Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. as a Group Leader. Currently, he holds the position of General Manager of Kingchem's Dalian R&D center.

A graduate of Beijing University with a major in chemistry, Mr. Li served at the Sinopec Fushun Research Institute and Evonik Lynchem prior to his joining Kingchem. From his previous manufacturing company, he brought to Kingchem 20 years of hands-on experience in organic synthesis R&D. Throughout his career, Mr. Li has been involved with developing the process and scale up of pilot and large-scale production projects in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and liquid crystal areas. Today, Mr. Li currently holds the position of Vice General Manager at Kingchem's Dalian R&D center.

Dr. Wang completed his undergraduate and master’s degree studies at the Dalian University of Technology, and completed his Ph.D. in organic chemistry at the Chinese Academy of Science Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics. He then completed postdoctoral work in organic synthesis at the University of Tokyo. He went on to hold various positions of responsibility in the field of process R&D, and joins Kingchem from the Jiangsu Feixiang Chemical Co. Previously, he had been with the Dalian Chemphy Fine Chemical Company. Dr. Wang is currently the Director of Kingchem’s Dalian R&D Center in Dalian, China.

After receiving his Masters degree in Chemistry from Dalian University of Technology, Mr. Wang went on to join Dalian Chemphy and Evonik Lynchem as R&D department project manager. Today, he holds the position of project director at Kingchem. His most recent travels include the United States for extensive discussions with Kingchem’s external business partners.

After achieving a Bachelors degree in Fine Chemicals at Dalian University of Technology and a Masters degree in Chemistry at Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Mr. Wang garnered more than ten years work experience in R&D and production related to fine chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, generic drugs and APIs through such firms as WuXi Pharmatech (Shanghai) and Evonik Lynchem. Currently, Mr. Wang holds the position of Project Director with Kingchem's Dalian R&D center.

After completing his studies at Tianjin University, Mr. Li went on to achieve almost 20 years experience in the field of chemical catalyst and fine chemical synthetic plants through such companies as Evonik Lynchem and Kingchem. Whether for projects ranging from the laboratory or to scale up, Mr. Li’s many years of experience in production allows him to bring a unique and valuable perspective to Kingchem's R&D services. Currently, Mr. Li holds the position of Director of Project Transfer at Kingchem's Dalian R&D center.

After graduate studies in Analytical Chemistry at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Mr. Song went on to join the Bingshan Group Dalian and Evonik Lynchem (Dalian). Today, he has over fourteen years of experience in fields such as analytical instrumentation, the construction of analytical method, GMP practice, lab management/analytical methods development, validation and transformation from R&D to plant. Mr. Song currently holds the position of Head of QC for Kingchem's Dalian R&D center, and as well oversees the QC operations of Kingchem's Liaoning plant.