DLD Circular 2023

Christian Fischer is CEO of Bcomp, a Swiss company that develops bio-based materials that help to decarbonize the world. A leading supplier of sustainable lightweighting solutions, Bcomp is part of the ongoing revolution towards cleaner mobility.

Dr. Christian Hartel is President & CEO of Wacker Chemie AG, a chemical-sector company that aims to strike a balance between economic, ecological and social responsibilities. Dr. Hartel is also Vice President of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI).

Christoph Heinrich is Executive Director of the Ecologic Institute, an independent, academic think tank for environmental research and policy analysis. Previously, he worked on the board of WWF Germany for 19 years, including as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from 2022 to 2023.

Daniela Bohlinger is Corporate Strategist, New Technologies & Innovation, at BMW Group. She advocates implementing circular economy principles in automotive design as a way to create forward-looking solutions and drive the positive transformation of the industry. In 2021, she joined the Umeå Institute of Design as an adjunct professor.

Data scientist and entrepreneur David Dohmen is CEO and Co-Founder of Ocell, a climate-tech startup from Munich. Ocell harnesses aerial photography and Artificial Intelligence for measurable and impactful forest projects that companies can invest in to protect the Earth’s climate.

A journalist and media entrepreneur, David Kirkpatrick founded Techonomy Media, which he led for 12 years. He is now focusing on climate tech, climate action, and the crisis of global heating. Kirkpatrick’s bestselling book The Facebook Effect has been published in 32 languages.

David Puyuelo is the CEO and founding partner of COLEO, a Spanish company that transforms textile waste into the garments of the future by building a fully circular and integrated Value Chain. Puyuelo has more than 20 years of experience within the textile industry.

Doris Dörrie is one of Germany’s best-known authors and directors. Her award-winning work includes not only famous movies – like the worldwide hit “Männer” (Men, 1985) – but also documentaries, novels, short stories, children literature and opera productions.