Meet our team
Rikke is the founder and CEO of THE UPCYCL.
As a former partner in a design agency, Rikke saw an increase in demand for responsible design and circular material use, while there was a lack of overview and establishment of a circular supply chain. With this in mind, Rikke launched THE UPCYCL.
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Maria is at the helm of forging circular partnerships, meticulously overseeing coordination, logistics, and support while seamlessly bridging any gaps that arise. With a strong background in sustainable business consulting, green event strategies, behavioral design, and product development, Maria brings a wealth of experience to her role.
In addition to her professional expertise, Maria has been an external lecturer at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) for six years, where she emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainability into her teaching.
Maria is poised to create value on all fronts.
Bitten is THE UPCYCL's inside woman with broad knowledge from the green arena and materials.
Bitten has a degree in Design Culture and Experience Economy and several years of experience in the design and recycling sectors. She works with members to create circular partnerships and value on all fronts.
Christian is THE UPCYCL’s entrepreneurial No-Coder and comes with experience from masterminding previous tech startups.
As a digital product and process developer by trade, Christian is the wizard behind the scenes, using No-Code tools to lift THE UPCYCL platform to great heights.
With a degree in Business Development Engineering, Christian also brings strategic vision and foresight to our team.
Specialized, visionary and just nice.
Rikke is the driving force behind Communications and PR, navigating with precision and passion. With a master's degree in Design Studies specializing in communication and mediation, she brings academic sharpness coupled with a performance flair. As an external lecturer at the University of Southern Denmark, Rikke possesses knowledge in design, media, and sustainability.
She strategically lays the groundwork for effective communication and structure, guiding THE UPCYCL community to new heights and broader horizons.
Add to that her high energy, a career as an elite dancer, and a short way to big smiles.
Emma Brown serves as THE UPCYCL's Social Media (SoMe) Coordinator. Currently pursuing her studies in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at VIA Design and Business, she is focused on creating engaging and visually nice content for our social media platforms to broaden our reach.
With an education as a marketing economist and having created content for 4 years on her own social media platforms, Emma brings valuable insights from her hands-on experience with social media.
Naqwa is the one who works magic with textiles. She has over 20 years of experience in all things sewing and is therefore responsible for textile samples and our shipping bags.
In addition, Naqwa is a passionate person who puts all her energy into her work. On a daily basis, she creates swatches of various textiles so that developers can "have a look and feel" and make the design process tangible.
