Our Capabilities
Customized Modifications: We perform both in situ modifications of pristine lignin directly from biomass and post-modifications of our lignin materials to achieve the desired properties.
High-Purity Materials: We can provide high-purity, high-quality pulp to meet stringent application standards.
Explore the Possibilities with Us
Do you have a specific application in mind and want to evaluate our technological capabilities? Don’t hesitate to contact us! Let’s collaborate to drive innovation in your industry with our sustainable and high-performance lignin solutions.
Get in touch with the Management Team
Johan Gising
CEO, PhD
johan.gising@abkarlhedin.se, +46-702868001
With over 15 years of expertise in modifying and optimizing molecular properties, spanning early drug development programs and a focus on biopolymers since 2019. Demonstrated experience in program management and entrepreneurship, driving innovation and delivering results across interdisciplinary teams.
Maxim Galkin
CTO, PhD
Bringing 15 years of experience in sustainable chemical processes, biorefinery technologies, and lignin valorization, with expertise in scale up both in industry and academia. He currently leads the development and scale-up of AB Karl Hedin Bio Innovation’s biomass fractionation technology and materials development initiatives.
The Board of Directors
Ulf Kilander
Chairman of the Board
With over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles, Ulf Kilander has a distinguished career in the industry. Currently serving as an active Board Member of AB Karl Hedin, he has also held several prominent positions, including Deputy CEO of ASSI and Executive Vice President of ASSI DOMÄN.
Maria Strømme
Board Member
Professor of Nanotechnology and Head of the Nanotechnology and Functional Materials Division at Uppsala University. Elected Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (KVA), The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), The Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences (NTVA) and The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA). Co-founder and board member of Disruptive Materials AB and Disruptive Pharma AB. Board member of Oslo University, the ESS Executive Advisory Board, and The International Balzan Prize Foundation
Fredrik Marnefeldt
Board Member
Fredrik is the CEO of AB Karl Hedin Sawmill, Chairman of the Board for the Estonian sawmill branch, and a Board Member of the Packaging Company. With an MSc in Forestry, Fredrik joined AB Karl Hedin Sawmill in 2003. Over the years, he has managed and developed multiple sawmills while leading major machinery investments, earning his appointment as CEO.
Jonas Lindh
Board Member
Associate professor
Associate professor in Nanotechnology at Uppsala University with over 20 years of experience in sustainable chemical transformations, biomass functionalization, processing of polymeric materials, and pharmaceutics.
Peter Wigert
Board Member
Peter serves as Chairman of the Board for AB Karl Hedin Sawmill, AB Karl Hedin Packaging, and AB Karl Hedin Timber Merchants, as well as a Board Member for the AB Karl Hedin Group. With a background in forestry, Peter joined AB Karl Hedin in 1995 and has since held various executive roles, playing a key role in shaping and advancing the company’s marketing strategies.