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A Letter from Our Founder
"Look at the map above and one thing is clear: the same packaging materials are used everywhere products move and the waste they create stays everywhere, too.
Woven Bio was founded because that didn’t make sense.
For decades, protective packaging has relied on petrochemicals and trees not because they’re better materials, but because they were easy. Today, we know better.
Nature already produces fibers with exceptional strength. By combining agricultural waste with bio-resins and modern engineering, we turn those materials into packaging that performs in real-world supply chains, without long-term harm.
This isn’t about compromise. It’s about better materials that protect products, work within existing systems, and return safely to the earth at end of life."
— Rob Allen
Founder & CEO, Woven Bio
Our Mission
To replace harmful packaging with high-performance, plant-based materials that protect products, fit into existing supply chains, and return safely to the earth.
Core Values
Innovate for nature
Protect the planet through high-quality, responsible materials.
Win together
Shared ownership, mutual support, and celebrating success fuel our momentum.
Act boldly
Lead with courage and passion to create meaningful change for the future.
Push boundaries
Operate with integrity, challenge limits, and enjoy the journey.
Value difference
Diversity, equality, and inclusion drive stronger ideas and better decisions.
Delight customers
Inspire trust and deliver exceptional experiences in everything we do.
Meet the Team
Replacing plastic packaging
Founder & CEO
Robert Allen
Rob is a senior engineer and business executive with extensive operations and manufacturing experience from BMW and McLaren.
He is Founder & CEO of Opovate and has led the development and launch of alternative packaging materials, building deep expertise in natural materials, their commercial applications, and customer requirements.
Material Development
Dale Bridges
Dale specialises in advancing sustainable polymer solutions and alternative materials.
She is focused on moving the needle on single-use plastic films through the development of home-compostable films and resins, combining practical material innovation with commercial application insight.
Product & Business Development
Duncan Briggs
Duncan brings experience from premium consumer brands through to aerospace manufacturing.
His design, engineering and manufacturing background, combined with a passion for great design, drives his commitment to delivering sustainable value to Woven Bio's partners and end users, prioritising customer success and strong partnerships in every solution.
Material Development
Michael Cryer
Michael holds a First Class BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences from Durham University and brings expertise in scientific research and material development.
He applies rigorous biological sciences knowledge to real-world material challenges, supporting innovation in sustainable solutions.