With over 10 years of experience in materials innovation and product development, I am passionate about finding more sustainable solutions for the sports industry. My field of expertise is in bio-based and carbon-derived materials, which I apply in my current role as a Senior Manager - Innovation - Sustainability at adidas. I am driven by the mission of creating a circular economy for textiles, and I am proud to be part of a diverse and collaborative team that shares this vision.In addition to conducting materials research and development, I also co-lead Biotexfuture, an innovative initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Biotexfuture aims to transform the textile value chain by developing new bio-based technologies and processes. Since November 2019, I have been working with over 100 industrial and academic partners to deliver this ambitious program. Some of the skills that I use and develop in this project include project management, stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving.
Listed skills include Materials Science, Materials, Product Development, R&D, and 9 others.