TEAM
What belongs to a typical startup? Of course a colourful team with different facets and strengths and the pleasure of growing together. SEAWATER Cubes employs engineers, business economists and scientists. This results in the perfect interplay of technical and economic competencies. Everyone will find their personal role with the best chances for individual development. Our heart beats for innovations and high-quality food.
Carolin Ackermann
CEO & Co-Founder
involved since inception 08 | 18
She is the bright, visionary and well-organized head of the team. Marketing and business administration are her expertise, brand building her passion. She negotiates skillfully and charmingly, is responsible for keeping an eye on the big picture and aligning all processes with the customer. In her private life she has a preference for good food, travelling to the sea and skiing.
Christian Steinbach
CTO & Co-Founder
involved since inception 08 | 18
Our rational and calm rock in the surf. His expertise lies in process engineering. He takes over the management of development and production in the company and always ensures the highest quality. In his private life, he enjoys travelling to Asian countries and enjoying culinary delights. He is also a gifted DIY enthusiast and passionate cyclist.
Kai Wagner
Co-Founder & head of R&D
involved since inception 08 | 18
Our living encyclopedia. He is well thought out in every respect and always has an eye for detail. As an electrical engineer specialising in automation, he researches and develops new solutions and products for us. As our fish whisperer, he also enjoys diving under water, relaxing in wellness oases and enjoying the upscale gastronomy.
Prof. Dr. Uwe Waller
Mentor und biologist
involved since inception 08 | 18
He is an expert in the fields of aquaculture and bioprocess technology and supports us with knowledge and experience since our studies. As an expert and consultant, he carries out international projects and has established a highly regarded research and development location in Germany. Born in Berlin, he enjoys the typical “Currywurst” as well as fish and likes to grow vegetables in his garden on the weekends.
Anika Braun
Assistant Online Marketing
involved since 12 | 18
With her experience in marketing and event management, she supports us on a part-time basis in building up our brand and always keeping our fan base up-to-date. We especially appreciate her creative ideas and structured way of working. After work she likes to clear her mind while jogging in the woods or working out in the gym and also enjoys good food.
Jan Häge
Working student Research
involved since 09 | 19
The trained fish farmer from Bavaria has already built his own small aquaculture with carp and trout during his bachelor’s degree. He currently supports us in the topic of fish biology and develops a slaughtering and processing solution with us. In his youth he came into contact with fish while fishing with his father. Today he explores different waters while diving. Beside this he plays rugby and drums.
Jonas Meiser
Working Student Media Design
involved since 10 | 21
As a creative idea generator in our team, he has a special affinity for technical equipment and a good sense for the right staging. After his training as a media designer, he is now perfecting his skills at the HBK Saar University. In his free time, he loves to cook and prefers to shoot the right recipe video than to enjoy his food warm. He is also into music and has recently been pursuing his passion for analog photography.
Indra Hilcher
Office Manager
involved since 01 | 22
As an orderly list lover, she is the good soul in the team with an overview on turbulent days. She takes care of our accounting, keeps the founders‘ backs free and receives our callers on the phone as a friendly voice. In her private life, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters on vacation or working out at yoga or ballet.
Bastian Schäfer
Project Engineer
involved since 04 | 22
The planning and organizational talent with industry experience is the link between all technical parties involved in our plant production and always keeps an eye on delivery times and procurement costs. When he’s not rocking out at metal concerts, he enjoys building his own tree house with his family or enjoying fish paella from the „Schwenker“.
Alexander Uhl
Electronics Technician
involved since 09 | 22
With his strong technical understanding and expertise in electrical engineering, he works for us as an expert in the areas of software programming, plant engineering and service. Together with our engineers, he is constantly working on the further development of our cube and its functionalities. Alexander can best switch off while hiking in the Alps or playing soccer.
Hendrick Woelk
Sales Manager
involved since 03 | 23
With his expertise in trade fair and event management, he not only takes our trade fair activities to the next level, but also inspires our foodtech prospects as sales expert. Before completing his dual business studies, he first went to Canada for work and travel, and then into the food industry after successful graduation. In his leisure time, he invests in travelling, visits festivals & concerts and plays in a soccer club. Fun Fact: Hendrick can also juggle, even with 4 balls!
Richard Klein
Project Engineer
involved since 07 | 23
The trained industrial mechanic worked for many years in the field of large industrial plants and enriches our team with his extensive experience in mechanical engineering and process engineering. At our company, he supports Cube projects and acts as a link between customers and all technical parties involved in our plant production. In his spare time, he enjoys working at his properties and also enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, climbing and fishing.
Marco Graul
Sales Manager
involved since 01 | 24
At the beginning of his career, Marco built up a basic technical understanding in an engineering degree course, but quickly realized that he was drawn to working with people and decided to get trained in the hotel and catering industry. After working as a Deputy Groups Reservation Manager in beautiful Kitzbühel, Marco returned to the Saarland and now inspires our foodtech customers as a sales contact. In his free time, he enjoys reading books on personal development and keeping fit in the gym.