Born in Okinawa. I spent my childhood and high school in Tokyo. I am interested in marine environmental conservation and majored in oceanography at Hawaii State University. Worked in the outreach department at an aquarium in Hawaii. After returning home, he was engaged in human resource development and corporate support work, and joined EF Polymer in 2022. Currently, he is in charge of general affairs, accounting, and logistics.

・Hobbies: Playing in the ocean, drinking lunch, cat activities, recommending K-pop idols

・Favorite vegetables: sticky vegetables (wild yams, okra, moloheiya)

Born in Fujian, China. I majored in the Japanese language department, studied abroad in Kobe for 1 year, and experienced OEM tech and overseas sales for a major Japanese bicycle parts company in Shanghai for 5 years. I moved to Okinawa in 2018 and was in charge of a wide range of tasks such as SNS marketing, product planning, warehousing/logistics management, and human resources in the hotel restaurant industry and the food/machinery wholesale and retail business. Participated in EF Polymers from 2024.

・Hobbies: diving, cycling, gardening, cooking, traveling, languages, watching movies, cosmetics

・Favorite vegetables: Almost all vegetables. I especially like Nabera

Born in Okinawa. Graduated from the University of the Ryukyus. While attending university, a first-year Green Innovator Academy student is interested in social/environmental issues and develops decarbonized innovator human resources. Experienced as a Zero Waste Japan internship. Promote activities to promote regional cooperation for composting as an individual business.

EF Polymer is in charge of developing new customers, mainly in Okinawa, and strengthening engagements with domestic farmers.

・Hobbies: Sauna

・Favorite vegetables: tomatoes

Born in England. Received a doctorate degree in structural biology and microbiology from the University of Bristol. After graduation, he studied in research as a postdoctoral graduate at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). Joined EF Polymer in 2023. We work on soil microbial research and new product development. I love European cars and lasagna.

・Interventions: guitar, tennis, games

・Favorite vegetables: leafy vegetables

Born in Gunma. Graduated from the University of Tsukuba Graduate School (Department of Synthetic Organic Chemistry). After working at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) (catalytic chemistry) and a foreign chemical manufacturer (research, development and sales of cosmetics, adhesives, thermally conductive, insulating, and conductive materials), he participated in EF Polymers.

・Hobbies: Pokémon cards, BBQ

・Favorite vegetables: daikon radish, grilled corn with soy sauce

Born in Kanagawa. Graduated from Tottori University Graduate School. My major is plant physiology. After graduation, he was engaged in fertilizer and biostimulant sales and cultivation guidance for domestic and Thai producers at a fertilizer manufacturer. Since I was a student, I was interested in desert greening, and while producers felt that cultivation was difficult due to the effects of weather changes, I was impressed by EF Polymer's business and participated. Responsible for research and development (R&D) at EF Polymer.

・Hobbies: Brewing coffee, driving

・Favorite vegetables: tomatoes, lettuce*Those who don't add dressing to salads

Born in Okinawa. After graduating from the University of the Ryukyus (international relations) and the University of California Graduate School (applied physics), he worked at the Berkeley Institute. After returning to Japan in 2012, he carried out research and development of a novel electron microscope at OIST. He will participate as an EF Polymer R&D member in 2024 and will be in charge of upscaling EFP's basic development results.

Hobbies: Classic music & ethnic music. Sea air & forest air.

Vegetables: I like almost all vegetables. In particular, bitter melon and onions are always kept in the refrigerator.

Born in Hokkaido. Graduated from International Christian University (College of Liberal Arts). After working as a project assistant at a domestic automobile manufacturer, he was in charge of the back office for domestic venture consulting. He has been in charge of accounting since the company was established in 2020, and is currently in charge of general back office operations.

・Hobbies: Cats, cooking, eating delicious food

・Favorite vegetable: coriander

Born in Gunma. Graduated from Hosei University (sociology). Mainly involved in product procurement/purchasing operations in the distribution business (home center). Since 2011, he has joined the Agricultural Fertilizers and Chemicals Division. As a buyer/merchandiser, we develop regional suppliers, procure overseas products, and develop our own brand products. EF Polymer participated in 2024/6.

・Hobbies: Visiting remote islands, scuba diving.

・Favorite vegetables: eggplant, garlic, bitter melon

Born in Hokkaido. Lectures from Asahikawa University (Faculty of Economics). He is in charge of the sales/sales department and customer support department in the temporary staffing industry, and works as a sales position for temporary staffing and outsourcing to Domestic telecommunications carriers and sales agents. He joined EF Polymer in 2024 and is in charge of sales centered around the Hokkaido area. I love whiskey

・Notable: Visiting second-hand clothing stores

・Favorite vegetable: potatoes

Born in Okinawa. Graduated from the University of the Ryukyus (Faculty of Agriculture). I was drawn into the appeal of agriculture when I went on to an agricultural high school in the prefecture. Experience farm tours, agricultural ventures, agricultural internships, etc. He was selected as a Ryukyu Frogs 12th grader and is interested in social business in the agricultural field. OrganeCT LLC was established in 2020, and a business was developed to expand business points for producers in Okinawa Prefecture. In addition, as a facilitator, they accept school excursion students and mentor exploratory learning in middle and high schools. We will join EF Polymer in 2024 and work to strengthen relationships with domestic farmers in addition to developing new customers, mainly in Okinawa.

・Hobbies: visiting ramen shops, watching movies, handmade

・Favorite vegetables: potatoes, moi, leafy vegetables

Engineer (Agriculture Division, Water and Sewerage Division)

Born in Tokyo. Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology graduate school completed. I majored in agricultural engineering (civil engineering), stayed as an exchange student at Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in Indonesia, and studied farmland soil and water in Bogor and Sulawesi. Experience working for the Independent Administrative Institution Water Resources Organization, water and sewerage specialist consultants, foreign consulting firms, and public interest foundations. I was impressed by EF Polymer's business, which was subsidized by a public interest foundation, and joined EF Polymers from 2023.

・Hobbies: Camping, trampoline (cheering), belly dancing

・Favorite vegetables: red leaf lettuce, mushrooms

Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Evergreen State College in Washington State. Worked as an English conversation teacher after returning to Japan in 2009. Worked for 10 years at Apple Japan LLC in 2012. Worked as a manager in various departments. After that, as a consultant, he launched businesses in multiple industries, and carried out strategies, branding, scaling up, etc.

・Hobbies: watching movies, comics, games

・Favorite vegetables: onions, lotus roots