Ulrike Niesmann has an extensive background in sustainable agricultural supply chains and design. Currently serving as a consultant for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Ulrike previously held the position of Senior Project Manager at EPEA GmbH, part of Drees & Sommer. Additionally, Ulrike has contributed to academia as a lecturer in industrial design at Hochschule Hannover and Muthesius Kunsthochschule. Ulrike's design expertise is further exemplified through freelance work with Shape Industriedesign. Educational credentials include a Diplom in Industrial Design from Muthesius Kunsthochschule Kiel and a Bachelor in Design from Design Academy Eindhoven.