GIM StarLight Miami Has a Formidable Team of Founders and Board
Dr Vivek Koncherry
CEO, Chairman & Co-founder Dr Vivek Koncherry is a world-leading graphene product inventor with a PhD & Fellowship in Materials Science and multiple academic and industry awards. He embodies the perfect blend of scientific rigor and commercial practicality.
Under the experienced leadership of Dr Koncherry CEO, GIM has developed into a world leader in graphene enhanced products and nano-materials.
With his leadership, GIM is poised to continue driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of advanced materials in various industries.
Prof Steve Griffiths
Director (co-founder) Prof Steve Griffiths with MIT PhD & MBA brings a wealth of experience and expertise to GIM Board steering the company towards a bright future of exponential growth.
As Professor and Vice Chancellor of Research at American University in the UAE, Prof Steve brings considerable knowledge and insights to the table along with considerable entrepreneurial experience.
Robert Woodley
Director Robert Woodley has 35 years of strategic leadership and significant large scale corporate experience in sales and marketing at Caterpillar, where he worked with various equipment and engines across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
He is a Six Sigma Blackbelt and has expertise in brand and campaign management.
Mark Diamond
Director & Global Business Officer Mark Diamond is a Harvard Business School MBA with over 30 years of leadership in building and scaling early-stage tech ventures.
A seasoned entrepreneur with deep expertise in commercialization, strategic partnerships, and global market expansion. Mark has successfully led multiple startups to growth and exit, combining business acumen with hands-on execution.
Dr. Jinseong Park
Director & Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Jinseong Park is a world-leading robotic scientist specializing in AI-driven composites and automation design. She has led pioneering work in intelligent materials, robotic systems, and advanced automation across academia and industry.
With deep expertise in smart manufacturing and autonomous technologies, she drives innovation strategies that bridge cutting-edge research with scalable commercial applications.
GIM StarLight Miami Visionary Board of Advisors
Prof Luke Georghiou
Prof Luke Georghiou (co-founder) is a leading expert in science and innovation policy and serves as a non-executive director at Northern Gritstone($480 million), a major UK investment fund focused on university spinouts in deep tech, AI, health tech, and advanced materials.
He was formerly Deputy President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, where he led research and commercialisation strategy. At Northern Gritstone, he helps drive the fund’s “profit with purpose” vision, supporting high-growth ventures from the North’s top universities. He also holds board roles with Manchester Science Partnerships and has played a key role in UMI³, the university’s tech-transfer arm. His expertise connects academic research with commercial investment, making him a key figure in scaling innovation-driven startups.
John F. Wallace
John F. Wallace is Chairman of Wallace Securities and President of Philadelphia Financial Services, with decades of leadership in major U.S. exchanges including PHLX and NASDAQ OMX.
He was a founder and CEO of Miami International Holdings, specializing in exchange technology.A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, he served in Grenada and Desert Storm and is a graduate of FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute.
Edward F. Gobora
Edward F. Gobora is CEO of Main Line Advisory and a founder of MIAX, with a strong background in global finance and operations at Merrill Lynch.
He has served on multiple boards, including MIAX, Merrill Lynch UK, and VTL Associates, contributing to major strategic acquisitions.A decorated veteran and civic leader, he supports military and veterans' organizations and serves as a military attaché to the British Consulate in Philadelphia.
William W. Uchimoto, Esq.
William W. Uchimoto, Esq. is a seasoned corporate securities attorney with over 43 years of experience, including work at the SEC and as General Counsel of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.
He has held senior roles at top law firms and continues to represent clients in SEC enforcement matters through his own practice. A long-time law professor, he teaches capital markets regulation at Georgetown and has served as an expert witness in high-profile SEC cases.
GIM StarLight Miami Investors
Lyle Maul
Lyle Maul is an investor in GIM and its associated companies, bringing over a decade of entrepreneurial experience in both the real estate and computer industries.
He was the lead seller of Microsoft computers to the U.S. federal government and today remains an active real estate developer across the American Southwest. Firmly committed to GIM, Lyle continues to support the company’s growth and global ambitions.