Paving the way for a planet-positive future.

Dundee Butcher

Co-founder, CEO and Director

Dundee worked for a number of years at one of the leading, internationally renowned florists in London, Jane Packer Flowers; she also spent time with award-winning florists McQueens. She moved to California in 2013 and set-up Russian River Flower School. She founded BKB Floral in 2016, together with co-founder, Leonard Kirchdoerfer.

Ian Butcher

Chairman and Director

Ian has had a diverse international career, including investment banking in London and New York, CFO of several listed companies, and high-level consulting. He has been closely involved in the funding of BKB to date and coordination with industry and strategic partners.

David Goldfeld, Ph.D.

Chief Technology Officer

David was the first researcher to work with BKB on producing sustainable consumer products and is responsible for product development and scale-up. He received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota and has worked in research at seven universities and two national laboratories.

Sam Waring

Chief Financial Officer

Before joining Phoam Labs, Sam worked in the financial services industry, most recently in New York for the international investment bank, Macquarie Capital. After consulting for Phoam Labs in the summer of 2022, he joined as full-time CFO at the end of the year. Sam holds a degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut.

John Parnell

Director

John is a Director of the Board and has been a part of BKB since its co-founding by his late partner, Leonard. He has worked in various roles in the pharmaceutical industry and overseen complex operations including full-scale clinical trials.

Phillip Schultz

Manufacturing and R&D Engineer

Phillip, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering. Since that time Phillip has worked at several large corporations, including as an Application Specialist in the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Holdings, and most recently as an R&D Process Engineer at General Mills. He has studied in China and worked in Western and Eastern Europe.

Duncan McCabe

Head of Social Media

"With over three decades of experience in the flower industry, Duncan McCabe is a seasoned professional who has honed his craft in every aspect of floristry. From the florists' workroom to teaching at London's most prestigious flower schools to demonstrating around the world, Duncan has a unique understanding of the needs and challenges of the industry. Duncan has combined his love of flowers with his passion for photography and videography, transitioning into the role of content creator and social media manager building a large global following for top luxury flower brands McQueens Flowers and Moyses Stevens."

Taekjun Kim

Assistant Research Scientist

Jun received his B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota in 2023. He has significant laboratory experience and worked at UMN in the Chemistry Department where he managed laboratory equipment and chemicals and ensured lab safety. In addition to his academic achievements, Jun gained valuable leadership and problem-solving skills through his military service in South Korea's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Weapons (CBRN) division. Jun is now a core member of Phoam Labs' R&D team developing new foam materials and processing techniques.

Professor Marc Hillmyer

Advisor

Marc Hillmyer received his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Florida in 1989 and his doctorate in chemistry from the California Institute of Technology in 1994. After completing a postdoctoral research position in the University of Minnesota’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, he joined the Chemistry faculty at Minnesota in 1997. He is currently the McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry. Marc is also the editor-in-chief of the American Chemical Society journal Macromolecules and the director of the National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers headquartered at the University of Minnesota.

Tara Poseley

Advisor

From 2016 to January 2023 Tara was CEO of Paula’s Choice Skincare, a digital led, international skincare company and pioneer of science-backed products, which was sold to Unilever Plc in 2021. Prior to this Tara has held a number of senior roles in the apparel and consumer industries, including Chief Product Officer of lululemon athletica, SVP and President of Kmart Apparel and SVP Gap Inc. 

Helen Dyson

Advisor

Helen became involved in the floral industry after a long career in teaching. Her focus has always been on education within the industry, which led her to co-found the world renowned London Flower School which was known for pushing boundaries in floristry, and cultivating students' creative vision.