Jesper Lööf
Jesper Lööf
Chief Technology Officer
Jesper Lööf has over two decades’ experience in bioceramics and product development. He began his career at Doxa AB, where he led the development of Ceramir C&B, a globally successful dental cement. He advanced to senior positions at Doxa, including VP of R&D and Operations, and Executive Vice President.
Chief Technology Officer
Jesper Lööf has over two decades’ experience in bioceramics and product development. He began his career at Doxa AB, where he led the development of Ceramir C&B, a globally successful dental cement. He advanced to senior positions at Doxa, including VP of R&D and Operations, and Executive Vice President.



About Jesper
Since joining Emplicure as CTO in 2021, Jesper has driven innovation in bioceramic materials and product development. His expertise in regulated environments and commercialisation has been instrumental in advancing Emplicure’s next-generation nicotine products.
Jesper holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Material Science from Uppsala University.

About Jesper
Since joining Emplicure as CTO in 2021, Jesper has driven innovation in bioceramic materials and product development. His expertise in regulated environments and commercialisation has been instrumental in advancing Emplicure’s next-generation nicotine products.
Jesper holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Material Science from Uppsala University.

Meet our people
Meet our people
Founded by a world leader in bioceramics, our management team and board combines experience from across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nicotine pouch and FMCG industries.
Founded by a world leader in bioceramics, our management team and board combines experience from across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, nicotine pouch and FMCG industries.
Led by an experienced management team
Led by an experienced management team
 - Håkan Engqvist- Founder and Chief Science Officer - Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science. 
 - Mattias Josander- Chief Executive Officer - A seasoned leader, Mattias Josander has over 25 years’ experience in FMCG, including roles at Red Bull and Swedish Match. 
 - Emmanuel Delia- Chief Financial Officer - Specialising in rapid scaling, Emmanuel Delia has a proven record of driving growth for small businesses and startups. 
 - Anna Franzén- Clinical & Regulatory Business Development Officer - With a Toxicology PhD, Anna Franzén has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environments. 
 - Jesper Lööf- Chief Technology Officer - Jesper Lööf has over two decades’ experience in bioceramic innovation and globally successful product development. 
 - Steve Brown- Chief Marketing Officer - An experienced marketing leader, Steve Brown brings exceptional leadership success from Absolut Vodka and Swedish Match. 
 - Tomas Hammargren- Senior Advisor - Tomas Hammargren has over 40 years’ business experience, specialising in the pharmaceutical and nicotine industries. 
 - Darren Griffin- Chief Commercial Officer - Darren Griffin has held commercial leadership roles at companies such as Swedish Match, Phillip Morris and General Mills. 

Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.

Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.

Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
 - Håkan Engqvist- Founder and Chief Science Officer - Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science. 
 - Mattias Josander- Chief Executive Officer - A seasoned leader, Mattias Josander has over 25 years’ experience in FMCG, including roles at Red Bull and Swedish Match. 
 - Emmanuel Delia- Chief Financial Officer - Specialising in rapid scaling, Emmanuel Delia has a proven record of driving growth for small businesses and startups. 
 - Anna Franzén- Clinical & Regulatory Business Development Officer - With a Toxicology PhD, Anna Franzén has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory environments. 
 - Jesper Lööf- Chief Technology Officer - Jesper Lööf has over two decades’ experience in bioceramic innovation and globally successful product development. 
 - Steve Brown- Chief Marketing Officer - An experienced marketing leader, Steve Brown brings exceptional leadership success from Absolut Vodka and Swedish Match. 
 - Tomas Hammargren- Senior Advisor - Tomas Hammargren has over 40 years’ business experience, specialising in the pharmaceutical and nicotine industries. 
 - Darren Griffin- Chief Commercial Officer - Darren Griffin has held commercial leadership roles at companies such as Swedish Match, Phillip Morris and General Mills. 

Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.

Håkan Engqvist
Founder and Chief Science Officer
Professor Håkan Engqvist, the founder of Emplicure, is a globally recognised authority in Applied Materials Science.
Steering the vision: Our board of directors
Steering the vision: Our board of directors
 - Gisela Sitbon- Chair of the Board - With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies. 
 - Anders Peteri- Board member - Former VP of Sales at Swedish Match, Anders Peteri brings unparalleled expertise in the global nicotine pouch industry. 
 - Johan Wieslander- Board member - Johan Wieslander has over two decades of experience in management consulting, venture capital and executive leadership. 
 - Lars Olof Löfman- Board member - Former VP of R&D at Swedish Match, Lars Olof Löfman is an authority in pouch innovation and strategic development. 

Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.

Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.

Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.
 - Gisela Sitbon- Chair of the Board - With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies. 
 - Anders Peteri- Board member - Former VP of Sales at Swedish Match, Anders Peteri brings unparalleled expertise in the global nicotine pouch industry. 
 - Johan Wieslander- Board member - Johan Wieslander has over two decades of experience in management consulting, venture capital and executive leadership. 
 - Lars Olof Löfman- Board member - Former VP of R&D at Swedish Match, Lars Olof Löfman is an authority in pouch innovation and strategic development. 

Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.

Gisela Sitbon
Chair of the Board
With a PhD in Molecular and Microbiology, Dr Gisela Sitbon is an expert in building successful, groundbreaking life science companies.



