Dr.-Ing. Tim Boeltken
“My life's mission is to advance climate neutrality, and at INERATEC I can make that a reality. As co-founder, I have initiated our journey towards defossilization, with the vision of scaling it globally.”
Tim, co-founder and CEO of INERATEC, is driving the company's strategic direction and innovation, leading it into a new era of energy. INERATEC is at the forefront of implementing several industrial projects to produce sustainable fuels, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), clean diesel and gasoline, and other clean fuel solutions. Under Tim's leadership, INERATEC has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing its breakthrough technology and contributions to sustainability. Tim holds a PhD in chemical engineering and has extensive industry experience in hydrogen production, catalysis, and petrochemicals.
Maximilian Backhaus
“INERATEC's expansion is not only aimed at increasing production capacity, but also at accelerating the transition to a fossil-free future. My priority is to drive commercial growth while ensuring that our solutions have a tangible impact on sustainable fuel supply.”
Max, INERATEC's Chief Commercial Officer, brings extensive experience in building global brands and strategic growth. He began his career as a strategy consultant in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. He then worked as Global CMO at HelloFresh for ten years. During this time, he played a crucial role in growing the company from €14 million to €7.6 billion in revenue, helping HelloFresh achieve profitability and secure its IPO in 2017. Under his leadership, HelloFresh expanded into 18 markets and established eight different brands. After a career break during which he spent most of his time with his family, Max joined INERATEC in November 2024 to expand the company's market presence and support its mission of defossilization.
Caspar Schuchmann
“Scalability and financial growth must go hand in hand. At INERATEC, we are building a sustainable future. To achieve this, I am committed to making sustainable innovations financially viable in order to accelerate the energy transition.”
Caspar has been part of INERATEC's management team as CFO since 2022. Prior to that, he gained five years of experience in investment management with a focus on shipping and renewable energies. In that time, he raised over 800 million euros in equity and debt capital and contributed to the successful IPO of a shipping company.
Ingo Katz
“I am passionate about ambitious teams bringing innovative technologies to life. As COO of INERATEC, I have the chance to drive growth and turn challenges into success through teamwork and commitment.”
Ingo, Chief Operating Officer at INERATEC, is a long-established expert in building and scaling companies. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and began his career in development before managing two factories with a total of 250 employees in his first job. With over 30 years of management experience, Ingo is now responsible for the further development and standardization of INERATEC technology since 2023. His tasks include the entire production of the plants and reactors, as well as the operation of the plants already installed. He is also responsible for quality management and project management and ensures that all processes run efficiently and smoothly.