MINO Ventures

MINO Ventures

Expert advisory at the intersection of packaging, climate, and innovation

About

MINO Ventures

MINO Ventures is a specialized advisory firm focused on sustainability and packaging innovation. We exist to help organizations understand and act on of the most consequential challenges in business today - managing sustainability goals while achieving outsized business outcomes.We bring a rare perspective. One that connects the commercial realities of brand management with the urgency of sustainability objectives. Our advisory work spans sustainability strategy, supply chain resilience, packaging innovation, and ESG governance, helping clients move from commitment to action.

Managing Partner

Dr. Michael Okoroafor

Dr. Michael Okoroafor is the Managing Partner of MINO Ventures.A serial inventor with over 40 patents to his name, he became McCormick & Company's first Chief Sustainability Officer, leading purpose led performance and establishing McCormick's foundational sustainability framework.Prior to McCormick, Dr. Okoroafor held senior leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company, H.J. Heinz, and PPG Industries. In addition to his position as Managing Partner at MINO Ventures, he serves on the boards of Charter Next Generation and the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TIFSD).

Services

Services span across speaking engagements, consulting, board engagements, and other services

Speaking

Engagements

Keynotes, panels, and executive forums on sustainability leadership, packaging innovation, and the business case for Purpose-led Performance.

Consulting

Services

End-to-end advisory on sustainability strategy, packaging decarbonization, supply chain resilience, and ESG frameworks, from vision through implementation.

Board

Engagement

Independent board director and advisor bringing credibility, global network, and deep functional expertise to governance and strategic oversight roles.

Other

Services

You may have other specific requests or inquiries. Please contact us for any additional services that you may desire for your organization that we have not covered here.

Industries

CPG & FMCG

Helping consumer packaged goods companies link brand perspectives with sustainability

Finance

Assisting organizations like the UN Global Compact and financial institutions responsible for funding the sustainability agenda.

Technology

For technology companies building massive data centers. Focus on sustainable construction and energy source selection

Other

We span other industries such as oil & gas, industrials, and pharmaceuticals.

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Whether you're looking for a speaker, a strategic advisor, or a board member, we'd welcome the opportunity to explore how MINO Ventures can support your mission

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