Change in Leadership at Pina Earth
Key takeaways from this article
New Operational Leadership: Dr. Christine Rzepka and Leos Take the Helm; Co-founder Jodok Batlogg Will Focus on New Initiatives.
Continuity ensured: Co-founder Christian Lutz will remain fully on board as a strategic advisor, and the well-established core team will continue to manage day-to-day operations.
Business on Track: This year alone, the conversion of more than 6 million square meters of forest has already been financed.
Munich/Dornbirn, July 1, 2026 — Pina Earth is now led by Dr. Christine Rzepka and Leos Bloch. They are taking over operational management from co-founder and CEO Jodok Batlogg, who is now turning his attention to new projects.
Pina Earth has moved beyond its start-up phase. Today, the focus is on further developing an established business with clear responsibilities and structures. Dr. Christine Rzepka and Leos are taking on precisely this task; they have known the company, the market, and the customers since its founding and have held key roles at Pina Earth since 2022. Going forward, Christine will be responsible for operations, and Leos commercial side of the business.
Continuity is assured: Co-founder Christian Lutz will remain on board and will be actively involved in management and sales. The experienced core team, which has been handling day-to-day operations and taking on responsibility for years, will also remain the same. Pina Earth is in a strong operational position: with clients such as Celonis, Airbnb, and Yello, nearly 100 projects, and steady demand from companies pursuing their sustainability goals. This year alone, the company has already financed the conversion of more than 6 million square meters of forest.
Our vision remains unchanged. We offer high-quality, verified climate protection projects in European forests so that companies can achieve their climate goals locally and transparently.
About the author
Dr. Christine Rzepka is the CEO of Pina Earth. In her articles, she shares recommendations and practical insights on credible sustainability communication and provides insights into Pina Earth’s technology-based approach to regional climate protection. Before joining Pina Earth, she worked at other startups in the FinTech and EdTech sectors, in technology consulting, and in academia as part of her Ph.D. in business informatics.
