The Team

Ivana Andrés

As a player for Real Madrid, the Spanish national team and an advocate of equality, Ivana knows how to assert herself and deal with adversity – the ideal prerequisites in the fight against single-use plastic and environmental pollution.

Lars Böcking

Long time environmental advocate and lateral thinker, Lars Böcking is the charismatic President of Kick Out Plastic. Inspired to make the world a better place for his children and the next generation, he deeply believes in the power of sport as a vehicle for global change. In his capacity as President, Lars brings with him a breadth of experience in sustainability and its practical application to the business of sport.

Roger Schmidt

The former coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen now coaches Benfica, in Portugal.  Roger always cared about the environment and with his experience as a professional coach, he does have an impact on his players, but also wants to raise awareness for the environmental problems, humanity is facing. 

Sascha Bandermann

The former tennis professional has been one of the most popular German sports presenters since 2003, whether on Sport1 or Magenta TV. Charismathically and empathetically, he is particularly committed to fringe sports. And from now on for #KOP.

Mireia Cabañes

National champ in Adaptive Surfing and second place in the World Para Surfing, Mireia is an example of self improvement. As a surfer and ocean lover, she joins the Kick Out Plastic team with the goal of educating the next generations about the importance of ocean care. By working in the water, she has seen from personal experience the negative impact of marine pollution. Inspiring many who struggle with the same illness, she also gives educational and motivational workshops to promote surf as an inclusive therapy.

Leon Niederberger

No, Leon Niederberger is no ordinary ice hockey professional.
Physical sport alone is not enough for the charismatic athlete.
Music is his second passion.
As an ambassador for KOP, he will give our foundation a voice.

Jono Macbeth

His heart belongs to the sea. As a professional sailor, the native New Zealander has celebrated great international successes in almost all boat classes. During his sailing career, Jono was particularly inspired by Sir Peter Blake, and this passion for the sea continues after the end of his professional career. As an ambassador for Kick Out Plastic and as a sustainability expert, the father of two would like to use his voice as sustainable opinion leader.

Claudia Nystad

The top-level German cross-country skier and 2 times Olympic gold medallist, has joined the KickOutPlastic ranks to save her local environment; the mountains. Besides her sports career, she is a caring mother and wants to inspire the next generation for a sustainable lifestyle.

Simon Licht

Simon is a German actor with a great personality, known for more than 90 German and international film and television productions. He is also passionate about sailing. As an ambassador for Kick Out Plastic, he is aware of his responsibility as a role model, especially as an actor and amateur athlete, and sets a good example to create a better future for himself and future generations.

Carlos Nevado

Hockey World Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and MVP of the German Hockey League, Carlos is totally aware of his responsibility towards society, to lead by example and to give back. 

Pablo Andujar

Much more than a tennis player. The Spanish 4-times winner of the ATP Tour, is a natural born winner. As a caring father he is now joining KickOutPlastic, to make sure his voice is heard both on and off the court for the upcoming generations. His constant travels around the world have opened up his eyes to swing his racket against single use plastic!             

Ana Antic

A friend to the stars, Ana is a renowned Spanish stylist responsible for dressing Georgina Rodriguez (the wife of Cristiano Ronaldo), Sara Carbonero and Marco Asensio, among others.

Sven Kueenle

His world: the mountains. His happy place: Canada. “In nature there are forces more powerful than ourselves, and you have to respect certain rules,” says the freerider and filmmaker.

Johannes Polgar

Bene Mayr

Bene jack-of-all-trades: Freerider, participant in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, successfully podcasting at the limit, and in 2016 stood on the podium at the dance show “Dance Dance Dance”. And now? #KickingButts for #KOP.

Roman Weidenfeller

This German FIFA World Cup, Bundesliga and domestic cup winner tried to keep a clean sheet for FC Kaiserslautern and Borussia Dortmund in more than 450 professional games, and now that he has retired from the game, the defence of the environment has become one of his priorities. The Westerwald native not only loves the nature of his homeland, but also feels very much at home in the Spanish Mediterranean. As a football commentator on RTL Nitro, Roman is also well aware of his influential role in the media and would like to put it to good use by joining the Kick Out Plastic community.

Heidi Zacher

The 2x Olympian and 7 times World Champion with the German national ski cross team. Being used to overcome constant obstacles, Heidi Zacher will embrace this new challenge and become an environmental role model at KickOutPlastic.

Patrick Köppchen

He’s a fighter, one of a kind, with nearly 900 games under his belt over the course of his career. In 2019, the former national ice hockey player hung up his skates and has since been busy with more sustainable projects, such as the production of high-quality hats.

Daniel Herzog

The workout fanatic and Instagram influencer has a great outreach. Working for DAZN as a reporter, Daniel will now grab the microphone and raise his voice in the fight against plastic pollution and give insights into sustainable strategies in the world of sports.

Ralph Gunesch

He says what he thinks and doesn’t hold back on critical issues either, because “as a player you have to be socially responsible”. Professional football player turned DAZN commentator, Ralph’s voice is being broadcast all around the world.

Earth Pablo

Earth Pablo is a young environmental hero known for his passion for planting trees and protecting the planet. With a shovel in one hand and a smile on his face, he inspires kids and adults alike to care for nature, one tree at a time. His mission is simple: make the Earth greener, cleaner, and better for everyone

André Lange

André Lange is the most successful bobsleigh athletes in history, with four Olympic gold medals to his name. Known for his strength, precision, and leadership on the ice track, he became a legend in the world of winter sports. Today, André brings that same passion and dedication to environmental causes as the President of Honor at Kick Out Plastic, inspiring others to strive for a cleaner, more sustainable planet.

Miguel Angel Vila

The successful Valencian entrepreneur is the perfect fit as a secretary. In business as well as in private life, always in control of the financial side of things, yet with a strong focus on sustainability.