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The i+m Team

At i+m, we work with heart, dedication, and joy. Together, we’re on a mission to make the world a bit more beautiful. As a small, motivated team with diverse talents, we’re always happy to answer your questions — whether it’s about ingredients, orders, collaborations, retailers, press inquiries, or background information about i+m. Just one message is all it takes!


Gordana Hegewald i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Gordana Hegewald

Sales & Field Sales Management | Key Account Management

She’s been tackling i+m’s toughest sales challenges for years, combining energy with cheerful composure. A little positive pressure and a touch of chaos only sharpen her focus. A passionate tango dancer, she also embraces a vegetarian lifestyle and gives new life to discarded clothes by recycling rather than discarding them.

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Max Piehler i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Maximilian Piehler

Sales | Export | Hotel

Max has a true passion for networking. Open, approachable, and always up for something new, he brings people together effortlessly. It’s not only hotel and retail partners who benefit from his collaborative spirit; Max is also a strong advocate for innovative work concepts. Ever forward-thinking, he keeps his sights set on a sustainable future.

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Verena Zydek i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Verena Zydek

Managing Director

With boundless enthusiasm and a sharp instinct, she’s on the scent for every fragrance in i+m’s products, while handling everything else with ease. From brainstorming and problem-solving to sharing restaurant tips, she has a knack for it all. And as an animal-loving, beginner surfer, she wouldn’t dream of using anything genetically modified.

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Marlene Ortwerth i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Marlene Ortwerth

Production | Manufacturing Planning | Procurement

With her sunny disposition and impressive productivity, she’s an invaluable part of our production planning team. Always on the hunt for new formulations or raw materials — ideally fair and organic—she brings fresh ideas to i+m. Outside of work, she’s committed to environmental protection, practising conscious consumption and minimising waste whenever possible.

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Daniel Vogel i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Daniel Vogel

Production | Manufacturing Planning | Procurement

A true organisational talent, he approaches every production planning challenge with structure and ease. Daniel enjoys tracking down new suppliers for i+m, always bringing a calm and humorous presence to the team. His stamina shows in sports — especially when he’s out with his dog, Cody. A vegan with a taste for stylish, home-cooked meals, he’s committed to buying only ecologically sustainable products.

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Jörg von Kruse i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Jörg von Kruse

Managing Director | Product & Brand Development

Jörg is a thoughtful manager with a flair for spontaneous ideas. At i+m, he’s passionate about shaping the brand, products, and corporate vision. A discerning aesthete and strong advocate for sustainable economic transformation, Jörg also serves on the board of the BNW – Bundesverband Nachhaltige Wirtschaft. Outside of work, he enjoys yoga, meditation, and a good game of golf.

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Karoline Wodara

Project Management | Management Assistance

Karo brings calm curiosity and seamless organisation to everything she does. She loves checking off her to-do list, especially after helping make the world a little fairer with i+m. Beyond work, she’s dedicated to sustainable conflict resolution, tending her permaculture garden, and exploring flea markets. Accompanied by her dogs, Karo dances through life, always in search of the perfect espresso.

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Marine Drouan

Marine Drouan i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Graphic Design | Art Direction

Graphics are truly in capable hands with Marine. She brings i+m’s designs to life, expertly refining digital and printed materials to a perfect finish. From labels to exhibition displays, this upbeat French designer creates top-quality graphics with impressive speed. A dedicated musician at heart, Marine is also deeply passionate about ecological issues, as a true lover of nature.

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Jenny Bartsch i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Jenny Bartsch

Internal Sales | Customer Service | Accounting

Jenny is always ready to listen to our customers’ needs and loves advising them on our quality products. She’s quick yet focused when handling bookkeeping, making time to cook a delicious meal or unwind with a good book after work. A dedicated vegan, she considers cows to be the most wonderful creatures on earth.

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Jonas Karstädt i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Jonas Karstädt

Internal Sales | Customer Service | Accounting

Jonas is a true team player. With a touch of self-irony and a great sense of humour, he keeps the internal sales team running smoothly alongside Jenny. Jonas is no paper tiger; he’s always ready to back up his words with action, addressing customer concerns personally through email and phone. A basketball enthusiast, dedicated vegan, and committed animal rights activist, he’s determined to make the world a better place — together with i+m.

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Cosima Scheibner i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Cosima Scheibner

Marketing | Product and Range Management

Cosima is a natural cosmetics expert with a keen eye for trends. She carefully researches the latest ingredients for i+m’s new creations, approaching each project with meticulous care and structure. In her spare time, Cosima transforms into a pre-Christmas bath bomb maker. She’s also been a devoted choir singer since childhood and lives by her love for plant-based food – animals are friends, not food!

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Anna-Sophia Bauer i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Anna-Sophia Bauer

Social Media Marketing | Content Creation

Anna is a creative force, whether it’s graphics, photos, or videos. With a designer’s touch, she’s always on the lookout for fresh, informative content to share on social media — both behind and in front of the camera. Anna brings new ideas to life, online and offline, from the ground up. A humorous feminist with a flair for storytelling, she sings about what she sees and whom she loves whenever the moment calls for it. Living by the motto ‘Fries before lives,’ Anna is a coriander enthusiast who will happily drop everything for a bit of green.

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Sonja Köllinger i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Sonja Köllinger

Social Media Marketing | Influencer & Blogger Relations

As i+m’s dedicated point of contact for collaborations, Sonja builds strong, thoughtful connections with influencers and bloggers on social media. With her sharp eye for timing and content, this seasoned lifestyle blogger crafts collaboration plans with warmth and skill. Outside of work, Sonja’s family includes a once-stray cat who’s been her companion for years. And in her free time, there’s nothing she loves more than immersing herself in a good book.

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Juliane John i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Juliane John

Marketing | PR

With boundless energy, Juliane propels i+m’s visibility forward. She’s committed to brand-focused communication in every form—though with a laid-back, playful style. With a fondness for vivid verbs, lively nouns, and dazzling adjectives, Juliane delights in creating charming turns of phrase. A design enthusiast at heart, she has a passion for sustainably crafted pieces and can often be found scouring flea markets for unique treasures.

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Jessica Krüger

Team Assistance

Everything that lands in Jessica’s hands is in the best hands. A true master at packing parcels, she’s also a skilled donation coordinator and a warm, approachable contact for customers. With lively energy and genuine empathy, Jessica champions others and advocates for important causes. Surrounded by the i+m team and nature, this vegan, queer feminist and aspiring osteopath finds joy in what matters most to her: holistic well-being.

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Eléanore Julius i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Eléanore Julius

Online Marketing

Dynamic and organised, she supports the Berlin team with i+m’s online presence from her fishing village in the south of France. Ella thrives on juggling diverse tasks — whether technical, organisational, or creative, she embraces it all with enthusiasm. With her versatile outlook, this sporty feminist, qualified naturopath, and former chef has even captured vegan delights in her own cookbook— delicious!

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IT Administration

Peter Springborn

Peter knows just the right levers to pull to keep all IT systems at i+m running securely and efficiently, ensuring your data stays safe. As our go-to person for all technical matters, he manages cyber security and oversees data protection protocols. In his free time, he enjoys keeping up with emerging IT trends, especially in the field of artificial intelligence—though he’s quick to note that AI may not be as intelligent as it seems.

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Bernhard von Glasenapp i+m NATURKOSMETIK BERLIN

Bernhard von Glasenapp

Contact for the school and women’s shelter project in Zambia

Bernhard retired from i+m in 2019 to fulfill his dream of opening a countryside hotel, but his affection for i+m remains strong. He continues to oversee the i+m school and women’s shelter project in Zambia. A life-loving hobby gardener, Bernhard tries to offset the long-distance flights required for his visits by growing and enjoying his own local fruit and vegetables.

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FAIR Editions

FAIR Editions

By purchasing an i+m FAIR Edition – specially designed versions of our products – you can directly support a project in the eco-fair or social sector. We donate either the full sales proceeds or a contribution of €1-2 from each sale to organisations such as PETA, Tierheim Berlin, our school project in Zambia, or the youth network Lambda BB.

Zambia School Project

Zambia School Project

Our solidarity extends to all people, everywhere, in every possible way. We offer support where it’s needed most. In 2014, i+m envisioned building the first women’s shelter in Zambia – and we made it happen! Since then, the shelter has grown to include a school with 400 children and an orphanage, continuing its success story as TWIKATANE e.V.

Economy for the Common Good

Economy for the Common Good

For us, prioritizing the common good and sustainability has always taken precedence over profit. We are now advancing this commitment alongside over 1,000 other companies through the Economy for the Common Good (ECG) model. We’ve created an independently audited common good balance sheet that considers not just economic factors, but also ecology, social justice, transparency, and democratic participation.

25% Donation

25% Donation

Get rich or try sharing! For us at i+m, profit isn’t the goal; it’s about being a living, breathing entity that thrives by giving back. That’s why we share the company’s profits with our team, deliberately steer clear of tax loopholes, and donate 25% of our earnings to eco-social projects that make the world a better place. Let’s change the world with beauty!

Fair Trade Practices

Fair Trade Practices

Our heart beats for fairness, which is why we source our raw materials from fair-trade initiatives worldwide whenever possible. Whether it’s Fair Trade certified argan oil from Morocco, avocado oil from Kenya, almond oil from Pakistan, or cocoa butter from Peru, our long-standing partnerships guarantee fair trade, fair wages, and humane working conditions that are regularly inspected.