Meet Our Team
Team
Our diverse team brings together expertise in material science, chemistry, engineering, entrepreneurship, and business development. United by a shared vision and passion, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet through technological innovation.
Peter Axegård
CEO
Peter has over 40 years of experience working with chemicals and materials derived from forest resources. Prior to joining FineCell, he was the vice president at Innventia AB (now part of RISE).
Peter is well-versed in the renewable chemicals and materials industry and has a broad network of partners in relevant fields. He is also deeply passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Joachim Reimer
CTO
Joachim has over 10 years of experience in both academic and industrial R&D. His expertise spans various domains, including bio- and petrochemicals, process development, safety engineering, and plant support. Previously, Joachim worked at BASF and as the CTO at a bioenergy scale-up. Joachim's accomplishments extend to obtaining his PhD from the prestigious ETH Zürich, a testament to his dedication to advancing cutting-edge research and innovation.
Beatrice Swensson
Senior Development Engineer
Beatrice is a seasoned expert in cellulose chemistry and contributed to FineCell's early tech stages back in 2016. Beginning with a master's at KTH, research activities at McGill, and progressing to a Ph.D. at Chalmers, her extensive knowledge delves into cellulose's intricate properties and characterization methodologies, providing her with an intimate understanding of our processes and objectives. Beatrice sees an exciting opportunity to blend cutting-edge research with application developments and bringing them to the market.
Kristoffer Guthenberg
Development Engineer
Kristoffer brings a wealth of expertise to our team with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree in macromolecular materials from KTH.
His previous role as a laboratory engineer at RISE equipped him with invaluable skills in addressing optimization challenges and problem-solving within pulp production industries. Kristoffer’s focus on organic chemistry, recycling cycles, and evaporation processes has been instrumental in his career.
Mikael Uhno
Executive Project Manager
Mikael is a seasoned veteran with extensive experience in project management, engineering, procurement, and supply chain management. Mikael brings a strong track record of leadership and innovation to FineCell, and his extensive industry connections are expected to help the company expand its reach and customer base.
Coming Soon
New Role
Board
Our board is comprised of seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in science, management, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and business development.
Eva Färnstrand
Chairman
Seasoned strategist and board professional with an extensive track record in prominent companies
Rami Karhu
Board Member
Plant Engineering Manager at Metsä Spring
Magnus Lundin
Board Member
Director Investments and Asset Management at EIT InnoEnergy Scandinavia
Monica Ek
Board Member
Co-founder of FineCell
Fredrik Gellerstedt
Board Member
CEO at Texray
scientific contributors
FineCell is actively engaging in collaborations with scientists and technical experts, fostering a deeper understanding of our production processes. These partnerships also contribute to the exploration and development of novel application areas for FineCell’s cutting-edge products.
Monica Ek
Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Coming Soon
Cellulose Expert