Speaker profile
Tessa Slagter
Tessa Slagter leads sustainable innovation for the Industrial Coatings business. As Sustainable Innovation Manager, Tessa has advanced AkzoNobel’s ambitious sustainability agenda, driving the development and implementation of innovative solutions beyond compliance.
Her efforts have helped align the industrial coatings portfolio with evolving regulatory requirements and customer expectations for sustainable performance.
In her talk, she will provide insights using a metal food packaging coatings example, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by food contact regulations. Tessa will explore the distinction between driving an ambitious sustainability agenda rather than merely achieving compliance. Additionally, she will discuss how AkzoNobel is tackling these challenges through innovative solutions and strategic planning.