Company · Leadership Team

The people leading Planet A Foods.

Together for our Planet A. For team culture and values, see People & Culture.

Our team of passionate scientists, technologists, marketers and supply-chain experts is dedicated to celebrating the delicious pleasures in life — in our way. We believe in protecting our planet, supporting the people who create the foods we love, and empowering food brands to provide the masses with lower-impact choices.

Founders

Dr. Sara Marquart

Dr. Sara Marquart

Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer

Sara is an experienced food technologist determined to unveil the secret of the perfect taste. A specialist in biotechnology, she loves the fascinating interplay of taste and aroma.

Dr. Maximilian Marquart

Dr. Maximilian Marquart

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Max is an accomplished engineer and successful multi-entrepreneur, with extensive experience in the B2B sector — particularly in sales management and corporate development.

Management

Stefan Rost

Stefan Rost

Chief Financial Officer

A business-minded CFO with 20 years of experience across finance leadership roles. Proven track record in strategic planning, business steering and corporate finance transactions.

Laura Schemmel

Laura Schemmel

Head of Sales

Laura has a strong background in building and leading sales teams. She is passionate about creating strong customer relationships and introducing ChoViva to the confectionery industry across Europe and beyond.

Michael Hampel

Michael Hampel

Head of Operations

An experienced industrial expert in business growth and resilience, dedicated to accelerating supply-chain and operational efficiency while fostering key industry partnerships.

Ute Schellenberg

Ute Schellenberg

Head of Marketing & PR

A seasoned expert with over 20 years in strategic and operational marketing and business strategy. Fuelled by innovation, she constantly seeks fresh, creative approaches to elevate brands.

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