Deep Branch names new CFO and COO
Carbon capture to feed innovator, Deep Branch, has appointed Tanja van Dinteren to the dual role of chief financial officer (CFO) and chief operating officer (COO). She will lead its financial activities and foster a positive work environment as the company readies itself for commercialization.
Commenting on joining the company, she said: “Deep Branch is a people-oriented company with a strong vision for ensuring food security. We address two of the world’s most significant challenges – increasing CO2 levels in our atmosphere and a growing population leading to higher fish, poultry, and meat demands. The world needs innovations and technologies such as our proprietary gas fermentation platform (R)evolve. I’ve already seen our team's passion, enthusiasm, and professionalism, and it’s great to have the opportunity to join and contribute to our success.”
She brings 25 years of experience in financial roles across multiple sectors to Deep Branch; van Dinteren started her career with KPMG and spent over eight years with renewable energy group, ENGIE, in various roles, including CFO for ENGIE Energy in the Netherlands.
She replaces Deep Branch’s former CFO, Lisa Thomas, who has stepped back from executive responsibilities to explore opportunities requiring less international travel.
Deep Branch’s CEO, Pete Rowe, added: “As a fast-growing company, we must balance being flexible, recognizing that roles and responsibilities can change as we grow, and remaining structured to ensure stability. As we enter a new chapter of our growth, we decided it was time to bring in some new experience and skills and better define the scope of work for our leadership team.
“We needed a candidate for our new CFO/COO hybrid role that was comfortable working in a dynamic start-up culture and understood how and why to evolve the company into a more mature organisation as we grow. This meant that we required someone with experience in larger, rapid-growth organizations comfortable with changes happening quickly. I’m confident we have this person in Tanja.”
