Meet Our Team
Team
Our interdisciplinary team has expertise in material science, engineering, entrepreneurship, and business development. We all have a shared vision and passion for doing good to our planet through technological innovation.
Jonatan Henschen
CEO | Co-founder
Jonatan is one of the inventors of FineCell’s technology. He received his PhD degree in Fiber and Polymer Science in 2019. Jonatan is responsible for FineCell’s management. Besides, he has been focusing on developing FineCell’s technology and products.
Jonas Engstrand
CTO | Co-founder
Jonas is FineCell’s CTO and one of the company’s co-founders. He graduated as a mechanical engineer with a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from Linköping University in 2017. Jonas is responsible for the development of FineCell’s production process and applications of FineCell’s products.
Cathrin Sjöstrand
Development Engineer
Board
Our board consists of experienced members with expertise in science, management, entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and business development.
Monica Ek
Chairman of the Board
Prof. Monica Ek is one of the inventors of FineCell’s technology. Thanks to her earlier experience in working at large corporates, Monica has a deep understanding of the industry of renewable chemicals and materials, as well as broad customer networks in relevant fields. As a professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and division head, Monica has strong interpersonal skills, leadership skills, as well as a scientific research background. As a co-founder of FineCell, Monica is passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Peter Axegård
Board Member
Peter has a PhD in Cellulose Technology and over 40 years of experience working on chemicals and materials coming from forest resources. Previously, Peter was the vice president at Innventia AB (part of RISE today). He has a deep understanding of the industry of renewable chemicals and materials, as well as broad partner networks in relevant fields. He is also passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship.
Jonatan Henschen
Board Member
Jonatan is one of the inventors of FineCell’s technology. He received his PhD degree in Fiber and Polymer Science in 2019. Jonatan is responsible for FineCell’s management. Besides, he has been focusing on developing FineCell’s technology and products.
Kloce Dongfang Li
Board Member
Kloce received his PhD in Fiber and Polymer Science in 2015 and is one of the inventors of FineCell’s technology. Kloce is passionate about commercializing innovative technologies and sustainable materials and was responsible for FineCell’s business development from 2015 to 2020.
A selection of scientific contributors
FineCell is collaborating with many researchers who provide an increased understanding of FineCell’s production processes as well as development of new application areas of FineCell’s products.
Monica Ek
Professor in wood chemistry | KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Beatrice Swensson
Post-doc | KTH Royal Institute of Technology