Julia Wittmann holds a diploma in Biology from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, specializing in Genetics, Microbiology, and Physical Chemistry. Her diploma thesis focused on the molecular biological construction and analysis of a chimeric protein in E. coli. She completed her Ph.D. at the same institution, with research on the targeted modification and binding properties of proteins from
Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Since 2003, Dr. Wittmann has served as a scientific researcher in the Department of Molecular Structural Biology at the Institute for Microbiology and Genetics, within Dr. Markus Rudolph’s group. Her background also includes experience in a medical analysis laboratory and scientific consulting, encompassing patent research and market analysis.
Hansjoerg Streicher studied organic chemistry at the University of Konstanz, Germany, with a focus on carbohydrates, glycoscience, and synthesis. After a period as a visiting scientist at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel, he became a Lecturer in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the University of Sussex, where he taught and conducted research for eight years. Hans later moved into consultancy, providing expertise in synthetic chemistry and intellectual property before joining Biosynth as a Senior Scientific Advisor. His work supports project teams in glycoscience and organic synthesis, where he continues to contribute to technical marketing and research initiatives.
Scott Miller, is our new Senior Director of R&D. Scott brings experience from previous roles at CARBOGEN AMCIS AG, Adolor Corporation, Cephalon and Hovione. He holds a 1990 – 1992 Postdoctoral Fellow in Chemistry from ETH Zürich. Scott boasts a robust skill set that includes project management, cGMP manufacturing, chemistry process research and development from preclinical through validation, as well as CMC IND, ANDA, and NDA filings.
Bertrand Chataing is Director of Corporate Sales at autobiz, bringing over 15 years of experience in the automotive and financial services sectors. He specializes in supporting OEMs, captives, and leasing companies across Europe with data-driven solutions for remarketing, valuation, and future value management. Prior to joining autobiz, Bertrand held various roles at PSA Bank, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, and Eurogroup Consulting. He holds a Master’s degree in Marketing from EDHEC Business School.
Dr Claudia Conen has been Managing Director of the BDL (Federal Association of German Leasing Companies) since 2020. Previously, she headed the ‘Promotion Policy and SME Financing’ division at the Federal Association of German Public Banks. Dr Conen holds a doctorate in business law and was a member of the executive board staff unit, which reports directly to the executive board of the state-owned development bank KfW. At KfW, she was responsible for European affairs and financial market regulation. Prior to that, she worked in KfW’s legal department, where her responsibilities included ship and aircraft financing as well as infrastructure financing. Dr Conen is Vice President of the non-partisan Europa-Union Deutschland and spokesperson for its European Economic Policy Working Group. Additionally, she is a member of the European Commission’s EUROPE DIRECT Speakers Pool Team.
