EXECUTIVE
MATHIAS BAUMANN - CEO
Mathias is an expert in bio-inspired innovation. He holds a Bachelor in Biology and a Master in Bio-Inspired innovation. Previously he worked with FESTO bionics where he expanded his engineering background and with Bioxegy as a business developer. Passionate by new technologies as well as natures’ ingenuity, but also deeply concerned by sustainability issues, he aims to apply Biomimicry to design new products or solve technological challenges.
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VADIM STEVENIERS - CMO
Vadim is a bio-inspired innovation expert holding a MSc. in Bio-Inspired innovation and a biology bachelor degree. He extends his expertise with climate change related innovation by obtaining the EIT climate-KIC master school certification. He is currently working as biodiversity expert consultant and project manager at ARIES consultant, a belgian consultancy firm specialized in urban planification and environmental impact assessment studies. Emulating from Nature to drive the innovation process towards a sustainable future is what motivates him.
BACK OFFICE
ELÉONORE WILD
Eléonore is currently working as a Sustainability Manager in the field of composites technologies. She holds a Master in Materials Science with a specialization in Environmental Engineering, and is convinced that nature’s strategies are a fantastic source of inspiration to address technical challenges and foster sustainable solutions.
LEODIE KRUIDHOF
Leodie holds a Bachelor in Biology and a Master in Bio-Inspired innovation. She has a specialization in ecosystem thinking and has previously applied a systems approach to the marine sector in the Netherlands. She sees a lot of potential in the seaweed industry and enjoys focussing on multi-value creating projects within aquaculture.