Meet the team

Who we are

Our team at Lignopure all believe in sustainability and in creating a strong, positive impact on our ecosystems. We are driven by the idea that innovation is the path to a green bioeconomy.

Joana Gil - Founder and CEO

“I feel inspired by bio-based products to create a sustainable future where renewables will have a global impact”.

Wienke Reynolds - Co-founder and CTO

“I’m driven by the potential that innovative processing technologies have to give lignin its rightful place in our daily life products”.

Daniela Arango - Co-founder and CPO

“I’m determined to create value out of sustainability, paving lignin’s path to innovative applications”.

Christin Zimmer - Product and Services Manager

“I’m passionate about biomaterials and the development of their novel application”.

André Michaelis - Plant Operator and Mechanic

“I’m focused on ensuring high standards for all our high-quality bio-based solutions”.

Gabriela Meza Armenta - Marketing and Business Development

“I’m enthusiastic about the positive impact that our natural products can have on the world”.

Yuan Gao - Product Innovation Scientist Cosmetics

I’m motivated by researching the cosmetic applications of new bio-based materials to help build a more natural cosmetic industry“.

Meet our young talent

Youth is responsible of driving the future. We in Lignopure believe that young talent bring fresh perspective and enthusiasm for greener alternatives.

Varun Arun - Master Student Particle Technology

Yevheniia Khodak Lignopure

Yevheniia Khodak - Marketing Intern

Yevheniia Khodak Lignopure

Yuchen Huang - Master Student Cosmetic Development

Chinmayi Kaushik - Marketing Intern

Jack Slavinskas - Technology Development Intern