Summary
John Youn is a global operations and business development leader with 26 years of experience building and scaling manufacturing and sourcing for the beauty and personal care industry. Currently VP of New Business Development at Meishual, he combines senior consultancy experience with hands-on leadership across OEM/ODM, supply chain, and M&A to deliver award-winning, cost-effective, and sustainable products for diverse global customers. He has led manufacturing and outsourcing at major firms including Coty, Kolmar Korea, and Centric Brands, driving operational efficiency and profitable growth for both blue-chip and indie brands. Notably, his background also touches embedded systems contributions to Linux kernel USB controller support, reflecting a rare blend of product, operations, and technical problem-solving. Based in the New York City area, he leverages cross-cultural perspectives to expand market presence and strengthen long-term partnerships worldwide.
26 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer