ABOUT
LAB-GROWN LEATHER
Mission Statement
At Lab-Grown Leather Ltd, our mission is to transform the global leather industry with sustainable, cruelty-free, and traceable alternatives. Using our proprietary ATEP™ platform, we create 100% lab-grown leather identical to the real thing—without animals, additives, or waste. We exist to meet rising environmental and ethical demands while delivering unrivalled quality.
Ambition
We aim to lead the next generation of luxury and performance materials. Our vision is to scale Elemental Leather™ across industries—from fashion to aerospace—proving that sustainability, performance, and beauty can coexist. By pioneering traceable, high-quality leather alternatives, we strive to become the preferred partner for forward-thinking brands worldwide.
Dr. Che Connon
CEO
Renowned tissue engineer, world leading, commercial innovator, author of 100+ papers, and founder of four biotech spin-outs.
Dr. Ricardo Gouveia
CSO
Expert in tissue engineering, with 20 years in stem cell biology and bio-fabrication. His work drives LGL’s innovations.
Dr. Emily Telford
Principal Scientist
Expert in tissue engineering, molecular biology, and process development.
Marcelo Bravo
CBO
Entrepreneur and executive in life sciences, healthcare and advanced materials
Geoff Baker
Executive Director
Businessman and lawyer (Australia, Hong Kong), BSFE board director. Commercialized biomedical devices and engine technology.
Lydia Brearley
Sustainable Fashion Advisor
A seasoned global fashion buyer guiding brands in adopting sustainable practices through insights, coaching, and education.
Partners
We collaborate with leading partners across the value chain to bring Elemental Leather™ to market. Sartorius AG supports upstream innovation through advanced, animal-free cell expansion. PA Consulting provides engineering and manufacturing process development to scale our platform. We’re also co-developing with several of the world’s top luxury brands to ensure industry-ready performance and quality.