BRUNO
LEAL
Founder
Bruno Leal is a strategist and product developer who likes clarity, structure, and good systems. After many years in finance and investment strategy, he shifted focus toward more human and regenerative ways of working. Today he leads cogu., shaping products, sourcing clean ingredients, and turning complex ideas into simple, thoughtful formulations that actually make sense.
ENNIO
VILLA
Research & Development
Ennio Villa works across research, development, and quality, with over eight years of hands-on laboratory experience. He has worked in high-precision lab environments, including peptide and biotech research, developing a strong sense for methods, protocols, and consistency. Detail-driven and adaptable, Ennio keeps cogu.’s lab work reliable, calm, and scientifically grounded.
STEPHANIE
DAY
Marketing & Communications
Stephanie Day leads Marketing & Communications at cogu., shaping how the brand looks, feels, and speaks. An artist and strategist from São Paulo, based in Berlin since 2017, she works across branding, storytelling, and culture. For her, cogu. is as personal as it is meaningful: a friend’s idea grown into a living brand rooted in nature, curiosity, and honest expression.
VICTOR
YRIGOYEN
Design & Creative Concepts
Victor Yrigoyen is a visual designer and interdisciplinary artist with two decades of experience across sound, design and advertising. Holding an MA from UdK Berlin, his work explores culture, everyday life, and human behaviour. At cogu., he leads creative direction and brand development, building visual systems that feel clear, cohesive, expressive, and closely tied to the product’s purpose.
GERTRŪDA
GILYTĖ
Consumer Insights
Gertrūda Gilytė works across consumer insights, culture, and innovation. With a background in contemporary art, she researches emerging shifts in wellness, sustainability, health, and technology. At cogu., she translates cultural signals into clear direction, helping shape products and ideas that feel relevant, grounded, and quietly forward-looking rather than loud or trend-driven.
NATHÁLIA
KRAUSS
Strategy & Operations
Nathália leads Strategy & Operations at cogu. Trained as a biologist with a focus on botany, she has worked in sustainable farming systems, food research, and alternative food networks. Passionate about fermentation and plants, she connects science, operations, and people, turning complex processes into clear structures that help the team move smoothly and intentionally.
MARK
HASELDEN
Flavour & Beverage Formulation
Mark Haselden works with drinks, flavour, and process. With over a decade in gastronomy, he has been developing cocktail menus and bespoke beverages in Berlin since 2016, with a strong focus on alcohol-free and sustainable products. At cogu., he brings a sharp eye for taste, consumer behaviour, and how ideas move from concept to glass.
