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Mike Licata

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Director of Business Development - IML at Smyth Companies
📍 Chesapeake, Virginia, United States

Mike Licata serves as the Director of Business Development for IML at Smyth Companies, leveraging his expertise in advanced in-mold labeling technology. His career is built on a Packaging Science degree from RIT and an MBA from William & Mary, with extensive experience at Yupo Corporation America, where he focused on sustainability and technical business development.

Originating from a small dairy farm in New York, Mike developed a lifelong passion for packaging and sustainable solutions. This background fuels his interest in collaborative innovation, working with partners across the supply chain to bring new packaging concepts to life and drive the adoption of new substrates.

He is the co-inventor on a U. S. patent for a labeled molded container, highlighting his contributions to packaging innovation.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Director of Business Development - IML
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
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In-Mold Labeling (IML)
His current role is Director of Business Development - IML, and he is a frequent speaker on IML innovations at industry events.
Sustainable Packaging
His introduction states a passion for building sustainable solutions, and he previously held a Director of Sustainability role at Yupo Corporation America.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Director of Business Development - IML
Smyth Companies
10-2022 - 9-2025
Director: Sustainability, and Technical Business Development
Yupo Corporation America
1-2015 - 10-2022
Director: Technical Business Development
Yupo Corporation America
1-2011 - 1-2015
Director: Business Development
Yupo Corporation America
5-2013 - 8-2014
Sales: Interim Territory Manager for LATAM
Yupo Corporation America
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Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
MBA
William & Mary
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