Insempra appoints Giovanni Salerno as Chief Commercial Officer

25.11.2025 · 2 min. read

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Appointment strengthens commercial leadership as the company launches additional bio-based ingredients to market

Munich, November 25, 2025Insempra, a biology-powered company enabling businesses to make superior products in partnership with nature, today announces the appointment of Giovanni Salerno as Chief Commercial Officer. Giovanni joined the management team alongside CEO and Founder Jens Klein and COO Lin Römer, effective August 1, 2025.

Giovanni brings extensive experience in corporate strategy and the commercialization of biotech products manufactured by precision fermentation. In his role, he will strengthen the commercial team, support product launches, and help accelerate the company’s growth strategy.

Insempra appoints Giovanni Salerno as Chief Commercial Officer

“We are witnessing a remarkable surge in demand within the field of products produced through precision fermentation, as consumers increasingly seek out more sustainable, high-quality options. In this dynamic landscape, Insempra is playing a pivotal role, leveraging its innovative capabilities to meet these evolving needs,” Giovanni said. “This new role not only enables me to continue focusing on delivering groundbreaking biotech products to market but also accelerates Insempra’s strategic goals and its expansion into new industries. I am truly excited to support Insempra in leading this evolution and transforming the future of sustainable biotechnology on a global scale.”

The appointment reflects Insempra’s next phase, with a growing pipeline of bio-based ingredients for beauty, personal care and food applications and a platform designed to scale production with partners. The company takes a market-first approach to development, working with brands to bring high-purity, bio-based ingredients to market at an industrial scale.

About Insempra
Insempra is a biology-powered company enabling businesses to make superior products with nature. By combining bioscience and technology, the company develops and scales intrinsically sustainable ingredients that help brands transform their products and reduce reliance on petrochemical and extractive supply chains.

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