Johan Verendel

Johan Verendel is an accomplished professional in the chemical engineering field, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Lignin Industries AB since April 2019. Previously, Johan held the position of Process Development Manager at RenFuel AB, where responsibilities included process upscaling and pilot plant operations. Johan's career also includes roles as a Senior Scientist at the Berzelii Center EXSELENT and a Researcher at Nynas AB, focusing on hydrotreating catalysts for mineral oils and renewables. Johan's academic journey at Uppsala University culminated in a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, with earlier experience as a PhD student researching transition metal catalysis and biomass utilization.