Ali Schachtschneider is a strategic innovation leader with over a decade of experience advancing next-gen materials, circular systems, and sustainable products across fashion, textiles, and consumer goods in North America, Europe, and Asia. Her approach combines strategy, and operations, and cross-functional execution to help companies build lower-impact, future-ready products.

Most recently, Ali served Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder at Sci-Lume Labs, where she led the development of Bylon®, a circular nylon made from agricultural waste. She directed product strategy, built early brand partnerships, and secured the CFDA x Swarovski Foundation Re:Generation Innovation award.

Previously, she moved from NYC to Tokyo where she built and led a new Circularity function as Head Strategist Sustainable Systems (e.g. Circularity Director) at Spiber Inc., the Japanese biotech ‘unicorn’ producing Brewed Protein™ for global fashion, beauty, and mobility brands. She initiated development of a textile bio-recycling platform and drove partnerships with brands, securing partnerships with the likes of Goldwin Inc., KERING, Pangaia, EILEEN FISHER INC., and DyStar, among others.

Today, Ali is based in New York, where she is exploring new mission-aligned full time and consulting opportunities. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with her via Contact.

Advancing positive industry transformation to foster a healthier future for people and the planet