Speakers

Elin Green is the Director of Brand Partnerships at UNCAGED Innovations, where she leads the strategic integration of ELEVATE into the product lines of leading brands across fashion and automotive industries.

ELEVATE is a next-generation material developed by UNCAGED Innovations to redefine what leather can be. By leveraging cutting-edge biotechnology, UNCAGED replaces animal collagen with structural plant proteins to create a material that not only looks and feels like leather but also matches its strength and performance.

Prior to joining UNCAGED Innovations, Elin's experience includes leading the scale-up of seaweed-based coatings at Notpla. Previously, she served as a Material Developer at Pangaia, where she drove textile and leather alternative innovations. Earlier in her career, Elin played a pivotal role as Product Development and Quality Control Manager at Piñatex, where she established product development strategies from initial trials through to industrial manufacturing.

With fifteen years of experience working in fashion, textiles and packaging, Elin has led projects for world-renowned brands across fashion, upholstery and automotive industries. Elin brings a unique blend of scientific understanding and business acumen. She excels at building collaborative relationships that drive commercial success and champion environmental responsibility