About
Hanne Volpin is Co-Founder and CTO of Celleste Ltd, where she leads the development of cell-cultured cocoa butter and powder intended to be bio-identical to cocoa. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Science and has held leadership positions in the plant biotech industry, including managing global R&D teams across computational biology, crop innovation, and agricultural systems.
Founder at Celleste Bio
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Experience
- CellesteCo-Founder, CTOcurrent2022 β presentMisgav Regional Council, North District, Israel
- Volpin ConsultanciesOwnercurrent2019 β presentIsrael
- Danziger InnovationsDeputy CEO and Head of R&D2014 β 2019Mishmar Hashiva, Israel
- Hazera SeedsBreeding Director Fruited Vegetables and Local Crops2010 β 2014Kiryat Gat, Israel
- Keygene N.V.Program Scientist2007 β 2010Wageningen, Netherlands
- Volcani CenterHead of Genomics and Bioinformatics2002 β 2006Bet Dagan, Israel
- Compugen Ltd.Manager Bioinformatics services1999 β 2001Tel Aviv District, Israel
- Volcani CenterResearch Scientist1997 β 1999Bet Dagan, Israel
- University of California, DavisPost Doc1995 β 1997Davis, California, US
Skills & more
Crop2Strategic Planning10Strategy2People Management4Management1NegotiationLeadership1Genomics66Bioinformatics53Plant Breeding36Genetics28Molecular Biology22
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BiotechnologyProject ManagementBusiness IntelligenceBusiness StrategyLife SciencesDNAR&DAgronomyLifesciencesMicrobiologyProduct DevelopmentBudget ManagementLanguages Danish Β· Dutch Β· English Β· French Β· German Β· Hebrew Β· Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hanne Volpin?
- Hanne Volpin is Co-Founder and CTO of Celleste Ltd, where she leads the development of cell-cultured cocoa butter and powder intended to be bio-identical to cocoa. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Science and has held leadership positions in the plant biotech industry, including managing global R&D teams across computational biology, crop innovation, and agricultural systems.
- Where does Hanne Volpin work?
- Hanne Volpin is Founder of Celleste Bio.
- What companies did Hanne Volpin found?
- Hanne Volpin founded Celleste Bio.
- Where did Hanne Volpin go to school?
- Hanne Volpin studied at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (PhD, Plant Protection); Israeli Center of Management (HAMIL (ΧΧΧ"Χ) (Director - Public, Private and Government Companies); Shakla and Tariya (Negotiation Specialist).
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