In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Novonesis CEO: Biosolutions at Scale, Replacing Chemicals and Leading for a Healthier Planet
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Nov 12, 2025 
Ester Baiget, CEO of Novonesis, innovates by scaling biosolutions that replace fossil-derived chemicals using enzymes and microbes. She dives into the fermentation process and the diverse markets benefiting from these natural alternatives, such as dairy and biofuels. Ester also highlights the regulatory challenges in Europe that slow innovation. Passionate about employee engagement, she shares her leadership philosophy and insights on using AI in R&D to enhance productivity. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on creating a healthier planet!
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Nature As Industrial Catalyst
- Enzymes are natural protein catalysts that Novonesis scales via bioengineering and analytics.
- The company translates nature's solutions into industrial products by strain screening and fermentation.
Fermentation Plus Finishing
- Novonesis uses fermentation plus tailored finishing to create different formats for food, detergents, and biofuels.
- The company stabilizes and formats microbes or proteins to meet specific customer performance needs.
Wide Reach With Low Energy Impact
- Novonesis products appear across food, biofuels, and detergents, enabling lower temperatures and better performance.
- Enzymes' catalytic nature reduces energy use and increases biodegradability compared with fossil-based chemicals.