Andreas Schaaf is an experienced professional in the biotechnology sector, currently serving as Managing Director and Chief Scientific Officer at eleva GmbH since November 2019. Prior to this role, Andreas held various positions at Greenovation Biotech GmbH from January 2009 to November 2019, including Chief Scientific Officer, Head of Research and Development, and Scientist focused on business development and scientific collaborations. Andreas started their career at the University of Muenster as a scientific group leader from August 2005 to December 2009 and previously worked as a scientist at Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, Germany, from May 2001 to February 2005. Educationally, Andreas earned a Diploma in Biology from the University of Bayreuth in 2001.