Carina Hofmann-Wellenhof is a Project Leader at CIRCULAR REPUBLIC, where she leads the development of an industry-driven EPR precursor for Germany.  She is also a Circular Design expert, guiding hardware-producing companies in developing circular product designs. With a background in biotechnology and experience as a strategy consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Carina drives innovation at the intersection of economic strategy, policy and real-world impact.