Kristin Bienia is Managing Director at CCSI, where she has been developing the MultiCycle® standard from the ground up. Her background is in governance and technical standards, with a particular focus on biomaterials — including the development and technical assessment of biodegradable and biobased polymers — complemented by years leading sustainability for multinationals across Europe and the US. Since March 2026, she leads CCSI, bringing this cross-industry expertise to building a credible, science-based standard for circularity.