A FEMALE FOUNDED
CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY
STARTUP
Founded in 2020 in Hamburg, Germany, we're a multidisciplinary and diverse team of passionate experts, united by our pioneering spirit: Together, we work on a novel generation of plastic-free biomaterials every day.
Would you like to become a part of our mission? Learn how to get involved as a corporate partner, or check our open job offers to join our team! Are you interested in covering us in a press feature? Find more information on our press & media site!
OUR VISION
A world where the materials we use impact positively on the planet, making pollution and waste history.
OUR MISSION
We engineer advanced biomaterials that integrate into nature's biological cycle without leaving a trace.
THAT'S
OUR TEAM
Anne invented the technology for traceless materials. She holds a PhD in Process Engineering for her research in the field of biorefinery, and has practical experience in commercial product development for another of her 4 patents.
Furthermore, she is a recognized industry expert for life-cycle assessment, and founding member of Hamburg’s Cradle To Cradle NGO regional group.
ANNE LAMP
CEO & Co-Founder
Johanna complements the business and strategy development expertise to our female founding team. As former COO of a social impact startup and business developer for an international strategy consultancy, Johanna combines entrepreneurial and business development knowledge to scale up early-stage ventures and teams.
JOHANNA BAARE
COO & Co-Founder
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Alessandro is holding a PhD in Polymer Chemistry. He has broad experience and an extensive track record of scientific contribution in the fields of organic and polymer chemistry, and material science.
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As our Head of R&D, Alessandro is part of our Product Development Group.
ALESSANDRO CATALDO
Head Of Research & Development
Philipp has studied Renewable Energies and Mechanical Engineering, and did an apprenticeship as a tool mechanic for injection molding.
With this combination of broad knowledge, practical skills and his highly valued hands-on mentality, he has the perfect background for his work in our product development group.
PHILIPP MECHELK
Application Engineer
Arjun has a master’s degree in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, and initially started at traceless as a student assistant.
After finishing his studies, he decided to join our product development department full-time as a product developer - which we greatly appreciate!
ARJUN RAJESH
Product Developer
Hande has a masters degree in Polymer Material Science, and before joining traceless, she already gained a wide range of professional experience - both in the packaging industry, and in scientific institutes researching on polymer films and biopolymers.
HANDE SALTIK
Application Engineer
ANSHUL CHOUBEY
Application Engineer
Gabriela studied Agro-industrial engineering and has a Master degree in Food Development, Research and Innovation.
Ever since then, she has dedicated her professional career to biopolymers, e.g. as a laboratory science technician & researcher at an university in Ecuador, publishing various scientific papers in the topic.
GABRIELA SILVA
R&D Engineer
PHILIPP HAIDA
R&D Scientist
Philippe is our R&D Scientist, and has a Master's degree in Chemistry from RWTH Aachen University. With this background and his specific experience in polymer chain interactions and network dynamics, he is a great fit for our product development team.
PHILIPPE LOUIS
R&D Scientist
Ira is currently studying Chemical Engineering / Environmental Technology, and decided to write her thesis at traceless. She is highly motivated to deepen her knowledge and experience about natural polymer materials and processes, thus contributing to sustainable material solutions for a healthy planet in the future.
LIAISAN KHASANOVA
Laboratory Technician
Andrea is working in the Product Development Group, as a student assistant. She has a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, and recently started her master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the TUHH.
Her biggest passion is sustainability, which perfectly aligns with being a part of the solution at traceless!
ANDREA FERRIÑO
Product Development
Student Assistant
CLAIRE GUICHET
Product Development
Intern
Ira is currently studying Chemical Engineering / Environmental Technology, and decided to write her thesis at traceless. She is highly motivated to deepen her knowledge and experience about natural polymer materials and processes, thus contributing to sustainable material solutions for a healthy planet in the future.
DEEP INDRESH SOLANKI
Product Development
Student Assistant
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TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT & PRODUCTION
Niklas has a master of engineering degree in project management, and extensive professional experience in this field, among others in implementing production facilities and process scale ups - which he now successfully applies to traceless' production plants.
NIKLAS RAMBOW
Head of Technology Development
Tobias has a masters degree in Process Engineering, and several years of professional experience in doing process and plant engineering from concept to commissioning - which he brings to the table as part of traceless’ Technology Development Group.
TOBIAS SCHOLZ
Head of Engineering
SINA SPINGLER
Head of Operations
Daniela has a masters degree in Bioprocess Engineering, and gained profound scientific expertise in biorefinery processes and the upcycling of agro-industrial waste streams among others during her doctoral phase.
Being highly committed to holistic sustainable project development, she is contributing this to our process development.
DANIELA EIXENBERGER
Process Engineer
Pascal has a master’s degree in Process Engineering and several years of experience in industrial plant and process engineering. He specifically has experience in the planning of industrial plants, and the purchasing, controlling and instruction of suppliers.
PASCAL VOLKMER
Project Engineer
Elias is our first team member - he has truly been part of traceless since the very beginning! Already during his Process Engineering bachelor's and master's studies, he has supported the Technology Development Group as a scientific assisstant. After finishing his Masters degree in 2023, he joined the team as full-time Project Engineer.
ELIAS FERREIRA
Project Engineer
GÜNES GÜREL
Project Engineer
TINA NEUMANN
Supply Chain Manager
Alex is a trained master in Food Technology, and has already gained many years of experience working in the grain processing industry. This specific background is highly valuable for his role in our Technology Development Group.
ALEXANDER KADEN
Machine Operator & Maintenance Technician
Jessica is supporting the Technology Development Group as a student assistant. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Process Engineering - with a special focus on thermodynamics. She aims to work on truly sustainable processes with large-scale environmental impact, a perfect fit to traceless if you ask us!
JESSICA GÜNEY
Technology Development
Student Assistant
Elias is pursuing his master's degree in Process Engineering and has been part of traceless since the beginning, supporting the lab as a bachelor’s student and now as a student assistant in the Technology Development Group.
SASKIA KLINGER
Technology Development / Production Intern
Elias is pursuing his master's degree in Process Engineering and has been part of traceless since the beginning, supporting the lab as a bachelor’s student and now as a student assistant in the Technology Development Group.
HANNAH EISELEN
Technology Development / Production Intern
Elias is pursuing his master's degree in Process Engineering and has been part of traceless since the beginning, supporting the lab as a bachelor’s student and now as a student assistant in the Technology Development Group.
TJARK THEDENS
Technology Development / Production Intern
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As traceless’ Chief Financial Officer, Jakob is our finance professional with many years of experience in scaling finance organizations and as an investor in the sustainable finance sector.
With this background, he is responsible for our financial and financing strategy, thus enabling us to drive our growth and bring our holistically sustainable plastic alternative to market fast.
JAKOB RÖSKAMP
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
PATRIC AYOUB
Head of People & Culture
Lucas has a state examination in law and first-hand experience in this field, gained at several law firms and companies. He once started in our team as a student assistent, then joined the team full-time, being accountable for all legal & HR related topics, as well as business administration.
LUCAS GERBER
Legal, HR & Administration
KAI CHEN
Finance & Administration Assisstant
SALES, MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Philip has a background in B2B marketing & sales in the chemical industry in various markets and for various applications. He has lived and worked internationally gathering extensive industry experience.
Being responsible for product managent and sales, Philip is the link between our customers and the different traceless teams.
PHILIP ORTIN
Head of Marketing & Sales
Eike has a Bachelor in Technology of Renewable Resources and a Master in Polymer Material Science, and gained practical experience in material development of biopolymer compounds. For several years, he has been working in B2B Sales in the field of biopolymers in various applications, now bringing this strong combination of expertise to our team!
EIKE LANGENBERG
Sales Manager
Isabel has a diploma in Industrial Design, and many years of professional experience creating innovative product and brand experience designs for major European brands. She brings her creative skills to our product design and brand communication development.
ISABEL THOMA
Design & Communications
With a master's degree in Environmental Psychology, specifically focusing on the effective communication around plastic pollution - Ritva brings fundamental knowledge to the traceless team. Hereby she helps spread the word about traceless and plastic pollution.
RITVA KRIST
Marketing Manager
As our Product Manager, Artur is a key link between our customers and our product development. He has a degree in material science, and over 20 years of experience in designing, leading and managing the development of advanced structural high-tech plastic parts for the aerospace industry, driving the innovation process from first scratch to full implementation.
ARTUR PONIATOWSKI
Product Manager
CARL EPPLE
Business Development Intern
You'd like to help us solve global plastic pollution?
We're always looking for motivated people to join our team!
BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION
Following our mission to make the greatest possible sustainability impact, we are working to scale our technology and make our materials widely available soon. Currently, we are producing traceless materials on our pilot plant, while developing first product applications together with our lighthouse customers.
You and your company are sharing our pioneering spirit, and would like to be part of the solution rather than part of the pollution? For example, as one of the first manufacturers to offer market pilot products made out of traceless materials? Or as part of our partner network, contributing your expertise to our exciting journey? Then we are inviting you to contact our team via email: sales(at)traceless.eu