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
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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
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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
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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