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Dipl. Biol. André Pick - Gründer und Geschäftsführer CASCAT GmbH

Dipl. Biol. André Pick 

Shareholder and CEO

André studied biology and did his PhD on our proprietary process route towards 1,4-butanediol. In addition to the strategic orientation of CASCAT he is in charge for R&D activities related to our biocatalysts and route scouting.

Dr.-Ing. Jochen Schmid - Gründer und Geschäftsführer CASCAT GmbH

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Schmid

Shareholder and CTO

Jochen studied biotechnology with focus on process engineering and did his PhD in the field of biogenic polymers, where he worked for several years. Now he is responsible for our R&D activities in the field of process engineering, as well as our finances.

Prof.Volker Sieber; Gründer und Berater CASCAT GmbH; Lehrstuhl fur Chemie Biogener Rohstoffe TU Munich Straubing; Foto: Eckert / Heddergott TU Munich

Prof. Dr. Volker Sieber

Shareholder and Advisor

Volker studied chemistry, got his Master’s degree in biochemistry and did his PhD in the field of enzyme engineering. He worked for several years in the chemical industry on bio-based production routes.

Dr. Gunter Festel - Anteilseigner und Non Executive Director CASCAT GmbH

Prof. Dr. Gunter Festel

Shareholder and Non executive director

Gunter is a successful entrepreneur and Funding Angel, which co-founded more than 10 biotechnology companies in Germany and Switzerland, such as Butalco. Gunter strengthen our business development activities and supports future financing rounds.