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Ed is a leader with vision who drives innovation and change with the fortitude and energy to deliver his vision. He challenges assumptions, raises ambitions and finds new ways of tackling complex issues locally and globally.
Ed has spent almost 30 years driving positive change in emerging industries- digital transformation of Scotlands enterprise system and SMEs and more recently the transition to a net zero carbon society.
Ed a serial entrepreneur and intrapreneur, has worked within the university sector for over 20 years -always with a strong focus on impact- bringing the public, academic and commercial sectors together to develop new pathways and mechanisms to deliver major strategic initiatives. His efforts led to founding of ECCI, and China’s first Low Carbon College and 30 other initiatives and has supported hundreds of SME leadership teams, over 1000 businesses and organisations to adapt and thrive as part of Scotland’s green eco-system.
Ed is a well known public speaker and thought leader in SME business models, innovation systems and sustainability. Ed holds a number of board and advisory positions nationally and globally and in 2021 Ed was awarded an honorary professorship of the university of edinburgh for his contribution and impact nationally and globally in driving partnerships and solutions to address the climate crisis.
Ed became CEO of Carbogenics in August 2021.
Lidia Krzynówek is the COO with experience in linking supply chains for regional businesses, conversion of low-value resources into higher value bio-products as well as biofuels and bioenergy.
She has a strong network of contacts and resources gained from 7+ years of experience in developing and managing government and EU projects, enabling innovation through knowledge transfer, and working with businesses, communities and academia.
Her experience places her in a uniquely suited position to drive the development of Carbogenics, expanding network of collaborators, supply chain partners and future clients in the UK and international market. She is also responsible for the financial well-being of the company and oversees company administration.
She has represented Carbogenics at multiple successful competitions aimed at early start-up initiatives and was instrumental in securing investment and grant funding for the company.
Dr. Leah Herrgen is the Research and Innovation Manager at Carbogenics Ltd and is responsible for the R&D activities at the company.
Leah received a degree in biochemistry from the University of Tübingen in 2004. She then went on to do a PhD in molecular cell biology at the Max Planck Institute in Dresden, which she completed in 2008. She continued her scientific career as a postdoc at the University of Oxford and as a research group leader at the University of Edinburgh. Her time as a research group leader allowed her to acquire excellent skills in team leadership as well as time and project management.
With her strong background in biochemistry and molecular biology, and her extensive experience in project management, Leah is ideally placed to lead Carbogenics’ research programme on the biological mechanisms of CreChar action in AD.
Karolina is responsible for managing day to day operations of the Lab and supporting product development and R&D activities of Carbogenics.
Danny has a Diploma in electronic and electrical engineering. He has recently acquired his National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
He works as Technician at Carbogenics overseeing small scale lab trials that mirror the companies’ full-scale trials.
Danny joined Carbogenics with an ambition to use his skills and gain experience and be a part of solution that can have real world applications in renewable energy.
Taisiia Joined Carbogenics in August 2023. Taya is in charge of finance. She is an experienced accountant with a genuine appreciation for Carbogenics environmental mission.
We’re thrilled to announce that we are growing our team – Shreyanshi, who joined us for an IBIOIC internship from September to December 2023, has officially joined the Carbogenics team as our new Research Assistant!
During Shreyanshi’s internship she helped us with our project focusing on biochar’s role in the anaerobic digestion and biofilm formation.
Now that she is a full member of our team she will be assisting us with our Innovate UK projects, working on Filachar and Ecochar! Our Ecochar project explores the use of biochar to stop the release of harmful gasses from lagoons. Our Filachar project explores the use of screening waste as a feedstock for biochar to divert it from landfill.
Alana Joined Carbogenics August 2023 as the Marketing Executive. She holds over 5 years of experience working as a Marketing Executive across varied industries. She joined us as her values aligned with our environmental mission.
Prof. Ondřej Mašek is an extremely valuable asset to carbogenics. He is passionate about sustainability and resonates with carbogenics mission.
Prof. Ondřej Mašek holds the position of Personal Chair of Net Zero Emission Technologies at the University of Edinburgh, where his innovative leadership at the UK Biochar Research Centre (UKBRC) is setting new standards in the field of biochar production and development. With an 18-year career dedicated to advancing the thermo-chemical conversion of biomass and fossil resources into sustainable value-added products, Prof. Mašek’s work is at the forefront of efforts to enhance energy efficiency, promote sustainability, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Prof. Mašek is exploring a wide array of biochar-related applications. These include atmospheric carbon removal, environmental remediation, construction, and innovative uses in polymers and fermentation processes. Prof. Ondřej Mašek’s work not only contributes to the global fight against climate change but also paves the way for a sustainable future, making him a pivotal figure in the transition towards net zero emissions.
Dr Marco Lizzul is Sales Director at Carbogenics, and has a passion for translating complex environmental and sustainable technologies into deployable industrial solutions. With a strong background in both business development and innovation, he brings over 15 years experience in cleantech and biotechnology commercialisation. Marco will lead on commercial strategy and securing sales revenue as the company scales its biochar technology for both anaerobic digestion and wider circular economy opportunities.
Anthony Schofield is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Having held several Finance Director Positions, the last of which until 2008 was with Chivas Brothers Ltd a £2bn turnover Scotch Whisky producer and global exporter.
nthony transitioned to become the Chairman and CEO of Jan Becher (based in Prague 2008-2014) a producer, importer and wholesaler of International alcoholic brands including Chivas Regal, Jameson, Absolut, Jacobs Creek, Martel.
With over 40 years of global corporate experience Anthony brings a host of skills and contacts in order to both support and drive an organisation forward.
Robert Kennedy, owner of Strathendrick Biogas, a 1MW anaerobic digestion gas plant based north of Glasgow, is an innovator and AD market expert.
His expertise, hands on experience and his extensive network of contacts within global Anaerobic Digestion Industry allows Carbogencis to develop its CreChar products in response to industry needs and successfully market it to AD clients.
Hannah observes the Board on behalf of the University of Edinburgh for Old College Capital (OCC).
OCC is the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fund, managing Edinburgh’s early-stage investment activities and shareholding, supporting exciting ideas and technologies emerging from the University looking to make a positive impact on people and our planet.
She has a broad range of commercial experience in strategy consultancy, corporate strategy and digital transformation.
Andrew Coleman is an experienced entrepreneur, innovation manager and business advisor.
He has worked with several successful start-up companies in the UK and abroad.
Andrew gives the team advice on day-to-day business operations as well as strategic planning. His extensive network of investors and business contacts within the UK and beyond adds substantial value to company and helps reaching its commercial goals.