LONDON, UK and COPENHAGEN, Denmark  – February 2, 2026 – Coulter Partners, the global expert building leadership teams for Health, Science and Technology innovation businesses, successfully led a search assignment for Kaffe Bueno and is pleased to announce the placement of Thomas Durhuus as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Kaffe Bueno is a Danish bioscience company and certified B Corp that upcycles coffee by-products into high-performance, active, and functional ingredients. Using green chemistry and biotechnology, the company unlocks the full potential of coffee by-products to provide sustainable, natural solutions for the personal care, nutraceutical, food, and industrial sectors.

As CEO, Thomas will lead Kaffe Bueno into its next phase of commercial scale and global impact. His appointment follows a planned leadership transition from co-founder Juan Pablo Medina, who was instrumental in building the company from concept to commercial stage and remains a significant shareholder.

Thomas brings more than 15 years of leadership experience across industrial biotechnology, ingredients, food, personal care, and health. He has held senior roles in both global companies and high-growth startups, combining strong commercial acumen with deep operational and scale-up expertise. Thomas is recognized for building and leading cross-functional teams, holding P&L responsibility and overseeing capital-intensive operations that turn sustainable innovations into market-leading businesses. 

Marcel Lubben, Chair of the Board of Kaffe Bueno commented: “We are delighted to welcome Thomas Durhuus as CEO. His deep experience in industrial biotech and proven ability to build and scale businesses position him well to lead the company into its next phase and accelerate its long-term ambition. We are grateful to Coulter Partners for their diligent and professional approach in identifying a leader whose expertise so perfectly aligns with our mission of sustainability and innovation.”

Nanna Soni, Client Partner at Coulter Partners added: “It has been a privilege to partner with Kaffe Bueno on this critical search. Thomas is a highly accomplished executive whose track record in scaling industrial biotechnology is exceptional. We are proud to have played a part in securing a leader who will drive Kaffe Bueno’s mission to transform coffee by-products into the sustainable solutions of the future.”

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Thomas Durhuus, CEO Kaffe Bueno

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About Kaffe Bueno

Kaffe Bueno is a Danish bioscience company that upcycles coffee by-products grounds into high-performance, active and functional ingredients for personal care, nutraceutical, food, and industrial applications. Founded in 2016, the company uses green chemistry and biotechnology to unlock the full potential of coffee by-products and accelerate the transition to more sustainable, natural solutions in everyday products. Kaffe Bueno is headquartered in Copenhagen and is a certified B Corporation.

For further information, visit www.kaffebueno.com  

About Coulter Partners

We are executive search and leadership development specialists working to build a better future. As advisors and consultants to companies at the cutting edge of Health, Science, and Technology, we are united by our mission to build teams that change the world. Operating uniquely as one global team, we have honed our expertise, platform, and data for over two decades, working across three continents, and in 40 countries. Applying what we learn through our work with boards, leadership teams, and investors in the world’s most innovative companies, we bring together and develop the right people at the right time to propel them to achieve their worthwhile goals.

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