Who We Are
Edward Kim
CEO
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University
Ph.D of Environmental Business
Dr. Edward Kim is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Sunsystems Co., Ltd., a company he established in 2000 and has led successfully for over two decades. Under his leadership, Sunsystems has built a strong reputation representing leading global chemical and materials companies, delivering sustained growth and market presence across Asia.
Dr. Kim began his career in the late 1980s as a technical sales professional after earning his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University. He later joined Monsanto Korea, where he served as Sales Manager, overseeing chemicals and materials sales in the Korean market. His role expanded to include regional collaboration across Asia, strengthening cross-border business development and strategic partnerships.
Driven by firsthand insights from customers, Dr. Kim identified critical unmet needs in ostomy care in 2010—particularly around patient discomfort and quality of life. This led him to initiate research into advanced functional adhesives in 2015. Despite early technical challenges, he persisted, and in 2018 began a collaborative R&D program with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). This effort culminated in the successful development of Temperature Sensitive Adhesive technology in 2021.
Dr. Kim holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Business from Sejong University (2022). He brings a unique combination of technical expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and a global business network. He is fluent in English and continues to drive innovation at the intersection of materials science and healthcare.
Hosung Kong
CTO
Ph.D. in Engineering, University of Cambridge (UK)
Dr. Kong was a former Principal Scientist at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).
He received his Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. Before going to the UK for his doctoral studies, he had already been hired by KIST as an R&D staff member in the Tribology Division. During his tenure, he participated in numerous government-funded R&D projects and collaborated with major Korean companies. In 2018, Dr. Kong was invited by Edward to collaborate on the co-development of a cool-release adhesive, which he accepted.
Initially, he and his R&D partner, Dr. Han, believed the development would be straightforward; however, it ultimately took four years to achieve meaningful results. After retiring from KIST in December 2024, Dr. Kong joined Neos Healthcare in January 2025.
Michael Park
COO
Bs. of Business (Yonsei University)
Michael’s first job was a sales & marketing staff in LG electronics(Goldstar at that time) in late 80’s. He joined a founding group of a start-up that launched TV-tuner add-in card for IBM compatible PCs in 1992. And the company listed KASDAQ by IPO in 1996 (Dooin Electronics).
1995~98, he worked as a COO of the company’s US subsidiary in San Jose, CA.
He co-founded a new start-up, Lifecord, that served private cord-blood banking in 1998. Lifecord acquired a KOSDAQ listed company in 2005.
Michael has a variety of business experiences in start-up environment. And he speaks fluent English.
Michael & Edward are High-school alumni & they co-worked on various projects together from 2011.
Adrian T Koh
CCO
MS/MBA, University of Birmingham – Indiana University
Adrian Koh is a seasoned international business leader with a career spanning global business development, commercial strategy, and market expansion across the chemicals, materials, and industrial sectors. He has held key roles with organizations including Solutia (formerly part of Monsanto), Alcoa Specialty Chemicals, Caterpillar, Phillips Carbon Black, and Behringer Japan, where he has consistently driven growth, built strategic partnerships, and opened new markets.
With a strong technical interest in surface chemistry, Adrian combines commercial acumen with a deep understanding of material science, enabling him to effectively bridge technical innovation with customer and market needs.
He maintains an extensive global network of partners and customers across diverse industries, reflecting decades of hands-on engagement in international markets.
Adrian is a native speaker of English, Mandarin, and Japanese, and is also fluent in Indonesian and Hebrew, allowing him to operate seamlessly across multiple cultural and business environments.