GreenHeart Global | Who We Are

Greenheart Global is a very unique combination of award-winning designers, domestic and international operations veterans, devoted ecologists, and optimists who believe that the need for intelligent and sustainable solutions is now. We’re not confined by convention and always search for a new and better way to make things.

Gary Barker | founder / ceo

gbarker@greenheartglobal.com

“The world is rapidly shrinking. So are our resources. The need is now to create products that are less burdensome on the environment, that are engineered intelligently for use and reuse. We’re committed to just that at GreenHeart Global and Ditto. And I think we do it beautifully as well.”

Gary is founder of Greenheart Global and its creative design force. Gary’s considerable experience in industrial and graphic design projects include award winning design projects for Samsung and Sprint; multimedia work for National Geographic Society and Starbucks; industrial design work for Umbra, Ltd and the Lam Lee Group; illustrated books for Harry N. Abrams; and educational and design work for the California College of the Arts, The Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, UC Berkeley, Brown University, and UC San Francisco. Gary was awarded an Artist Fellowship from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities for his 3-dimensional work and has served as National Advocacy Chair for the Graphic Artists Guild, was a director on the Guild’s National Executive Board and was on the Board of Directors for ICON4, the International Illustration Conference. Gary served on the MFA Review Board for the School of Computer Arts New Media at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco and served on the Executive Board for the Piedmont, CA Council for the Boy Scouts of America.

Martin Berman | coo

mberman@greenheartglobal.com

Martin brings his extensive experience in international manufacturing, marketing, finance and strategic planning to the Ditto Hangers family as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Boston born with a BA degree from Connecticut College in Asian Studies and Chinese language, Martin has lived in Asia for more than thirty years and now resides and works in Hong Kong. Martin previously worked with footwear companies in both America and Europe and has worked and lived in Taiwan, The Philippines, Indonesia and Italy. Martin’s present company, Micro-Pak, Limited, formed in 1997, makes environmentally friendly mold, mildew and bacteria prevention strips for the storage and shipping of leather and fabric goods in humid environments. His clients include Sears/K-Mart, Target, Mervyns and Wolverine, to name but a few. His other business ventures relating to the footwear and apparel industry, bring him in contact with a wide range of manufacturing, logistics and retail clients the world over.

Jane Chan | production coordinator

jchan@greenheartglobal.com

Jane is liason and operations coordinator for all of Ditto production issues. Jane has passed the SA 8000 Lead Auditor Training Course through the SAI accreditation program which provides valuable insight on the parameters of acceptable performance, concentrating on objective evidence and information gathering that can differ substantially from the ISO and related system audits in operation today. Jane has worked as an environmental consultant, merchandiser as well as sales co-ordinator. Her education includes a Chemical Technology degree from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with an emphasis of chemical studies.

Michael Low | senior designer

mlow@greenheartglobal.com

“Classically trained on the aesthetics of design I became increasingly interested in the connection between materials and life cycles of consumer and retail products. We must now design our products around the re-use and afterlife of the material as much as for the functionality and appearance.”

Michael brings innovative conceptual and practical design solutions, prototyping capabilities in all materials and methods, processing and materials research and development, as well as a vastly creative mind to Ditto Hangers. Michael’s education includes an Industrial Design degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, with an emphasis on product design and transportation. His previous experience includes market study, design research and conceptualizing process development for San Francisco’s Brandtangable.

Wendy Chan | office administrator

wchan@greenheartglobal.com

“Greenheart Global will provide an opportunity for me to understand the green business beyond just the ads we see on the streets.”

Having lived most of my life in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was accustomed to seeing ads/campaigns promoting recycling and the need for a greener planet. I had taken it for granted that people are aware of the dangers our planet faces with the increasing amounts of waste we produce. There are always "others" who were already fighting for this cause. I thought adding myself to the list would not make any big difference. It was while I was traveling in a foreign country recently when I couldn’t find recycling bins that I had assumed existed everywhere, like they do in the bay area. It was then that I realized the effort for a greener planet was not as universally practiced as I had once thought. That has sprouted my interest in learning more about green technology beyond the ads I see. I had spent the past few years working as an accountant for an import/export shipping company, but had decided to go back to school to pursue a Business Accountant degree. I discovered Ditto during and thought it would provide a great opportunity for me to understand the fundamentals and ideology behind a green business.

Urs Gloor | partner

Urs has extensive international manufacturing and distribution experience and is a solid asset to Ditto Hangers. He has a Swiss Federal degree of Export Management and started his working career at Bally Shoes International, stationed at Bally’s marketing divisions in Switzerland, USA, France and Brazil. In 1977 Urs joined Cosa Liebermann International Trading Company in Taipei, Republic of China and became co-founder and partner of Novi Footwear (Far East) Pte. Ltd, Singapore/Hong Kong in 1986. As CEO he was responsible for the manufacturing and export of more than 50 million pairs of footwear per year respectively a turnover of nearly USD 500 million.

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	Greenheart Global is a very unique combination of award-winning designers, domestic and international operations veterans, devoted ecologists, and optimists who believe that the need for intelligent and sustainable solutions is now. We’re not confined by convention and always search for a new and better way to make things. Gary Barker \| founder / ceo gbarker@greenheartglobal.com “The world is rapidly shrinking. So are our resources. The need is now to create products that are less burdensome on the environment, that are engineered intelligently for use and reuse. We’re committed to just that at GreenHeart Global and Ditto. And I think we do it beautifully as well.” Gary is founder of Greenheart Global and its creative design force. Gary’s considerable experience in industrial and graphic design projects include award winning design projects for Samsung and Sprint; multimedia work for National Geographic Society and Starbucks; industrial design work for Umbra, Ltd and the Lam Lee Group; illustrated books for Harry N. Abrams; and educational and design work for the California College of the Arts, The Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, UC Berkeley, Brown University, and UC San Francisco. Gary was awarded an Artist Fellowship from the Massachusetts Council on the Arts and Humanities for his 3-dimensional work and has served as National Advocacy Chair for the Graphic Artists Guild, was a director on the Guild’s National Executive Board and was on the Board of Directors for ICON4, the International Illustration Conference. Gary served on the MFA Review Board for the School of Computer Arts New Media at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco and served on the Executive Board for the Piedmont, CA Council for the Boy Scouts of America. Martin Berman \| coo mberman@greenheartglobal.com Martin brings his extensive experience in international manufacturing, marketing, finance and strategic planning to the Ditto Hangers family as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Boston born with a BA degree from Connecticut College in Asian Studies and Chinese language, Martin has lived in Asia for more than thirty years and now resides and works in Hong Kong. Martin previously worked with footwear companies in both America and Europe and has worked and lived in Taiwan, The Philippines, Indonesia and Italy. Martin’s present company, Micro-Pak, Limited, formed in 1997, makes environmentally friendly mold, mildew and bacteria prevention strips for the storage and shipping of leather and fabric goods in humid environments. His clients include Sears/K-Mart, Target, Mervyns and Wolverine, to name but a few. His other business ventures relating to the footwear and apparel industry, bring him in contact with a wide range of manufacturing, logistics and retail clients the world over. Jane Chan \| production coordinator jchan@greenheartglobal.com Jane is liason and operations coordinator for all of Ditto production issues. Jane has passed the SA 8000 Lead Auditor Training Course through the SAI accreditation program which provides valuable insight on the parameters of acceptable performance, concentrating on objective evidence and information gathering that can differ substantially from the ISO and related system audits in operation today. Jane has worked as an environmental consultant, merchandiser as well as sales co-ordinator. Her education includes a Chemical Technology degree from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with an emphasis of chemical studies. Michael Low \| senior designer mlow@greenheartglobal.com “Classically trained on the aesthetics of design I became increasingly interested in the connection between materials and life cycles of consumer and retail products. We must now design our products around the re-use and afterlife of the material as much as for the functionality and appearance.” Michael brings innovative conceptual and practical design solutions, prototyping capabilities in all materials and methods, processing and materials research and development, as well as a vastly creative mind to Ditto Hangers. Michael’s education includes an Industrial Design degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, with an emphasis on product design and transportation. His previous experience includes market study, design research and conceptualizing process development for San Francisco’s Brandtangable. Wendy Chan \| office administrator wchan@greenheartglobal.com “Greenheart Global will provide an opportunity for me to understand the green business beyond just the ads we see on the streets.” Having lived most of my life in the San Francisco Bay Area, I was accustomed to seeing ads/campaigns promoting recycling and the need for a greener planet. I had taken it for granted that people are aware of the dangers our planet faces with the increasing amounts of waste we produce. There are always "others" who were already fighting for this cause. I thought adding myself to the list would not make any big difference. It was while I was traveling in a foreign country recently when I couldn’t find recycling bins that I had assumed existed everywhere, like they do in the bay area. It was then that I realized the effort for a greener planet was not as universally practiced as I had once thought. That has sprouted my interest in learning more about green technology beyond the ads I see. I had spent the past few years working as an accountant for an import/export shipping company, but had decided to go back to school to pursue a Business Accountant degree. I discovered Ditto during and thought it would provide a great opportunity for me to understand the fundamentals and ideology behind a green business. Urs Gloor \| partner Urs has extensive international manufacturing and distribution experience and is a solid asset to Ditto Hangers. He has a Swiss Federal degree of Export Management and started his working career at Bally Shoes International, stationed at Bally’s marketing divisions in Switzerland, USA, France and Brazil. In 1977 Urs joined Cosa Liebermann International Trading Company in Taipei, Republic of China and became co-founder and partner of Novi Footwear (Far East) Pte. Ltd, Singapore/Hong Kong in 1986. As CEO he was responsible for the manufacturing and export of more than 50 million pairs of footwear per year respectively a turnover of nearly USD 500 million.