{"id":74376,"date":"2025-11-19T12:13:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:13:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com.vn\/2025\/11\/19\/cellugy-welcomes-former-estee-lauder-executive-steven-schnittger-to-board-of-directors\/"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:13:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T12:13:51","slug":"cellugy-welcomes-former-estee-lauder-executive-steven-schnittger-to-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english.saigonbiz.com\/vn\/cellugy-welcomes-former-estee-lauder-executive-steven-schnittger-to-board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Cellugy Welcomes Former Est\u00e9e Lauder Executive Steven Schnittger to Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov.  19, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Cellugy, the biotechnology company developing high-performance, biofabricated ingredients for transformative personal care applications, today announced that Steven Schnittger, a seasoned veteran of the global cosmetics and personal care industry, has joined its Board of Directors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Schnittger brings more than three decades of experience shaping innovation and strategy at The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies, where he most recently served as Vice President of Global Microbiology and Fermentation. During his tenure, he was instrumental in driving the adoption of biotechnology platforms and novel ingredient technologies across some of the world\u2019s most recognized beauty brands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSteven\u2019s appointment marks an important milestone for Cellugy as we scale our technology to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions in personal care,\u201d said Isabel \u00c1lvarez-Martos, CEO and Co-founder of Cellugy. \u201cHis deep expertise at the intersection of science, product innovation, and global consumer needs will be invaluable as we unlock the potential of biofabricated materials to deliver novel product claims, superior sensory experiences, and sustainable performance that were previously impossible with traditional petrochemicals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At Est\u00e9e Lauder, Schnittger was known for fostering collaborations with leading biotech innovators, establishing standards in product safety and quality, and championing the integration of sustainable innovations into mainstream beauty portfolios. His insights into bridging cutting-edge science with consumer-facing applications will support Cellugy\u2019s mission to develop biofabricated ingredients that not only meet sustainability goals, but also create entirely new formulation capabilities and elevate the consumer experience at scale.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am thrilled to join Cellugy\u2019s Board at such an exciting inflection point,\u201d said Schnittger. \u201cThe beauty and personal care industry is actively seeking solutions that align with consumer demand for performance, safety, and sustainability. Cellugy\u2019s platform has the potential to revolutionize ingredient innovation by enabling new functionalities, enhancing product performance, and unlocking claims that redefine consumer expectations in beauty and personal care &#8211; and I look forward to contributing to this important journey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cellugy\u2019s proprietary technology uses fermentation to cultivate organisms that naturally produce cellulose and other biopolymers,\u00a0pioneering a new class of high-performance, biofabricated materials designed to replace microplastics and petrochemical ingredients across consumer and industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Cellugy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cellugy is pioneering a new class of high-performance biofabricated materials that unlock novel functionalities and elevate formulation possibilities, enabling brands to create next-generation consumer products with unmatched performance, safety, and sustainability. Based in S\u00f8borg, Denmark, Cellugy leverages a proprietary fermentation platform, EcoFLEXY\u2122, to produce high-performing, biodegradable cellulose materials crafted by nature and refined by science. Engineered from bacteria and designed with the principles of Green Chemistry, our solutions offer a safe, sustainable alternative to fossil-based ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2018, Cellugy spent seven years rigorously advancing its science to meet the performance demands of industry, beginning with cosmetics and personal care, where EcoFLEXY\u2122 is poised to replace microplastics and redefine formulation standards. Along the way, the company has earned recognition as one of Europe\u2019s top 10 plastic-alternative startups, secured funding from leading investors, and built a dynamic team from 10 nationalities. At Cellugy, we\u2019re redefining what\u2019s possible with biology. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BfN1lcg4h81B_7tk-ZzZth5ySrZcWRQ7qxDaEyR1KQmaYdSRkx28_kpCi8prLEdJfeFPV-OTtA2Kd7G7XhTVxxi-6p_AYgUzq7bK97CW5n0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><u>www.cellugy.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>Erin Kim for Cellugy<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Vj_NIRGoPmsFrXYuJaZMIO_HUdUgJ1Qi_yj2bI7DUym7CyMq-KX0ZdliOqMMyeEtWRmxmKUqylUUOKOrd1GZPA79EuivmJd80WwCs_ZN0ZI=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"erin.kim@cellugy.com\">erin.kim@cellugy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/YmFmNjRmZTAtZWY2Yy00NmY2LWFkMjMtOWQzODFmNGViOGE5LTEzMTg5NzgtMjAyNS0xMS0xOS1lbg==\/tiny\/Cellugy-ApS.png\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Cellugy, the biotechnology company developing high-performance, biofabricated ingredients for transformative personal care applications, today announced that Steven Schnittger, a seasoned veteran of the global cosmetics and personal care industry, has joined its Board of Directors.\u00a0 Schnittger brings more than three decades of experience shaping innovation and strategy [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":79226,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-74376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-people"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.6 (Yoast SEO v21.6) - 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