Daniela Arango Ospina

Daniela Arango Ospina has diverse work experience in various industries. In 2016, they worked as a Research Assistant at Cornell University. In 2018, they interned at EY-Parthenon and gained experience in the consulting field. That same year, they joined Lignopure GmbH as a Business Development Manager, where they played a key role in conceptualizing the business plan and managing financial projections. Daniela also focused on growing the startup by bringing lignin-based ingredients to the market and leading product development projects in cosmetic applications. Daniela currently holds the position of Head of Regulatory Affairs - Cosmetic and Care Products Development at Lignopure GmbH, where they manage efforts to prove the efficacy, safety, and value of biomaterials and works closely with customers, regulatory bodies, and certification bodies. Additionally, in 2019, they interned at Bayer, gaining valuable experience in strategy and business consulting.

Daniela Arango Ospina completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Engineering at Universidad Nacional de Colombia from 2011 to 2016. Daniela then pursued two master's degrees. From 2017 to 2020, they studied Technology Management at NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management and received their Master of Arts degree. Concurrently, they also attended Hamburg University of Technology from 2017 to 2021, specializing in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering, and obtained their Master of Science degree.