Australian biotech company and Temasek backed innovator Samsara Eco has appointed Lars Kissau as its first General Manager for Asia, marking a significant step in its regional expansion. Based in Singapore, Kissau will oversee the launch of Samsara Eco’s inaugural 20,000-tonne nylon 6,6 plant in 2028, utilising the company’s EosEco technology. This move is part of Samsara Eco’s mission to establish a circular plastics economy.
Kissau brings over 20 years of experience from BASF, where he led the Net Zero Accelerator, focusing on low carbon and circular economy technologies. His expertise is expected to bolster Samsara Eco’s efforts to meet the growing demand for sustainable materials.
The appointment follows the opening of Samsara Eco’s first industrial-scale recycling plant in Jerrabomberra, Australia. The company aims to address the recycling challenge, as currently only 10% of plastics and less than 1% of textiles are recycled. Samsara Eco’s enzymatic recycling technology, EosEco, aims to change this by recycling previously unrecyclable materials.
Kissau will lead the construction of the new plant, the first of many planned facilities, and expand the regional team to support operations. With Temasek as a lead investor, Samsara Eco is well-positioned to leverage Singapore’s biotech ecosystem for its regional expansion.
