Christian van Maaren is the Founder & CEO of Excess Materials Exchange (EME).

Christian’s focus is AI agents for real-world circular operations: Digital Product Passports, QR/RFID chain-of-custody capture, an AI disposition engine that routes materials to compliant next uses, and one-click evidence packs for audit and procurement.

He has a background in aerospace engineering and industry experience, and is an Antarctica Leadership Expedition alumnus.