Our Story
Backed by Ecovative, the world’s leading mycotechnology company since 2007, holding 165+ patents and leading the way with its AirMycelium® platform.
The Natural Progression
Forager is driving the shift from traditional materials to sustainable, innovative alternatives. If a material doesn’t meet our standards for performance and environmental impact, we don’t pursue it.
Pioneering Sustainable Excellence
At Forager, we don’t just imagine a better future for fashion—we create it. Since 2007, Ecovative has been the leader in mycotechnology, engineering sustainable, high-performance materials with our proprietary AirMycelium® platform.
Technical Excellence
Our team of scientists, engineers, and designers harnesses nature’s ingenuity to redefine fashion.
We create textiles from the naturally grown structure of mycelium that excel in texture, breathability, and sustainability.
Our Milestones
Mycelium Biopolymer Exploration with EPA
Research & Development of Foams, Hides, Protein
First AirMycelium® Hide Harvest
Licensing of Forager Hides
Ecovative Opens Mycelium Foundry
Forager® Hides & Foams Launch
Ecovative Launches Fashion For Good Cooperative
Forager debuts at Future Fabrics Expo
First Commercial AirMycelium® Farm
Swersey Silo’s Ribbon Cutting
Ecovative Spawn & Substrate EU Acquired
ECCO Leather Tannery Partnership for Forager® Hides
Forager debuts at Premiere Vision
Ecovative Spawn & Substrate North America Opens
Forager® Foam Runway Debut
Patrick McDowell named Forager Global Design Ambassador
First Airloom® Hides Handbag Retailed
GOB launches MycoFlex® Earplugs
Milan Fashion Week Debut
Over 100,000 sq. ft. produced
Leadership
Our team of scientists, engineers, visionaries, and designers drive Forager’s growth. With deep expertise in materials and sustainability, they’re pioneering the future of high-performance, nature-based materials.
Eben Bayer
Chief Executive Officer
Eben Bayer co-founded Ecovative and invented the category of mycelium biomaterials. He now leads our company in growing high-performance, award-winning products rooted in biology.
Gavin McIntyre
Chief Commercial Officer
Gavin McIntyre is co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing custom mycelium material development with high-visibility clients and expanding global farm capacity.
Conny Wittke
President
Conny Wittke leads Forager, Ecovative's Ecovative hide and foam division. She drives commercial strategy and market adoption, forging key partnerships that bring innovative textiles from concept to consumer.
Deb Antontelli
Chief People Officer
Deb Antonelli serves as Chief People Officer, cultivating an innovative culture, fosters collaborative excellence, and developing specialized talent to bridge the worlds of biology, technology, and textiles.
Thomas van Haren
Chief Operations Officer
Thomas van Haren serves as Chief Operations Officer for Forager, streamlining production systems and developing downstream processing partnerships to optimize the supply chain at scale.
Peter Mueller
Chief Technology Officer
Peter Mueller serves as Chief Technology Officer, leading technical development of Ecovative's mycelium-based materials and establishing scalable manufacturing protocols for textile and foam applications.
Steve Lomnes
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Lomnes serves as Chief Financial Officer, driving financial strategy and capital allocation to optimize sustainable growth and scaling of Forager's mycelium-based materials.
Orkan Telhan
Chief Information and Data Officer
Orkan Telhan serves as Chief Information and Data Officer. He leads the company's data strategy and information systems, leveraging advanced analytics to optimize material development.
Tom Masterson
General Counsel
Tom Masterson serves as General Counsel. He oversees all legal affairs and regulatory compliance, providing strategic guidance and strong intellectual property foundations in the evolving biotechnology sector.