Who we are

At Heatle, we strive to improve daily life through something we use every morning: the kettle

With the world's first device that can heat any liquid directly in the container to the exact temperature in an energy-saving manner – Heatle has created a path for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle and planet.

Our Mission

We are committed to providing offices and homes with high-performing kettles that are energy efficient, but also elegant and convenient.

Our Vision

Our vision is one that has Heatle seamlessly integrated into the kitchen

Whether in modern office kitchens, catering establishments, or a small kitchen at home – the Heatle could soon be more than just a helper.
It will become the heart of the kitchen

With our eyes on the future, we are working to make this vision a reality. Step by step, we are approaching a point where the Heatle will not just be a gadget, but an indispensable part of every kitchen.


The People Who Make It Happen

  • Julian merkel

    CEO

    As CEO, Julian is responsible for all matters related to strategy, company development, brand, expansion, and growth. The fascination with Heatle stemmed from a simple desire: to heat water more efficiently and precisely, without unnecessary energy waste. When the Munich resident isn't working, you can find him in the mountains, on his bike, or enjoying a cold drink by a lake
  • David Riding

    Technical Director

    David loved making and building things since he was a kid, and now as a Dad to two young makers at home. His career spans Aerospace, Medical, and Space tech, but he's most proud of creating Heatle—a truly premium, long-lasting product made right here in Germany. When he's not inventing, you’ll find him running a free community gym and getting outdoors with his family.
  • Miroslav Hibler

    Engineer

    Miro is an R&D engineer who designs clever accessories for Heatle that customers didn’t even know they needed, but soon won’t want to live without. He also builds internal tools like our browser-based firmware updater and Retool-based service system, quietly keeping the gears turning behind the scenes. When he’s not engineering the next big thing, you’ll find him jogging at sunrise, sipping coffee at his local café, or casually defeating friends at bowling and billiards.
  • Hai Hoang

    R&D Engineer & Quality Manager

  • Melanie Guseck

    Head of Customer Support & E-Commerce

    As Head of Ecommerce & Customer Service, Melanie makes sure that our customers don't just shop online, but remain enthusiastic. She loves combining smart processes with real needs - always with an eye on the big picture and an open ear for feedback.
  • Valentin Felgenhauer

    Creative Director

  • Vitali Biriuk

    Assembly

    Vitali is passionate about technology, sports, and cooking, always striving for growth and finding new solutions. He works at Heatle — a company that creates innovative products aimed at improving everyday life. He is glad to be part of a professional and inspiring team.
  • Vignesh Vinodh

    Warehouse & Supply Chain

    Vignesh is part of the team at Heatle, a premium startup redefining how we heat liquids.He oversees supply chain, warehouse operations, logistics, and customer returns—ensuring smooth processes and a reliable customer experience. With a hands-on mindset and eye for detail, he supports the quality Heatle is known for.Outside of work, Vignesh enjoys the gym, movies, photography, filmmaking, and occasionally cooking. Always curious and driven, he loves exploring new ideas and learning something new every day.
  • Melanie Kroll

    Social Media & Marketing Manager

    Melanie started as an Influencer, continued working here as a model, being the brand‘s face, and is now the marketing manager of Heatle. As such, she loves to bring her creativity and enthusiasm to the team. But more importantly, she has been a happy consumer/customer of (the) Heatle since day 1 and as a mom of a little girl, she just can’t imagine her life without it.
  • Dagmar Hudel

    Freelance Support

    Dagmar supports Heatle externally in the areas of finance, accounting, and administration. With her experience, calmness, and reliability, she is the heart and soul of Heatle – and often the first point of contact for any questions, to which she always has a competent answer. As an enthusiastic Heatle user from the very beginning, she knows our product inside and out. Her favorite accessory? It's obvious: the hot water bottle.
  • Trang Le

    Technical Support