Our members
CEO Advisory Board
Our CEO Advisory Board oversees and supports the strategic direction of our joint activities within our collaborative community.
Markus Kamieth
Ilham Kadri
Syensqo
Conrad Keijzer
Clariant
Markus Steilemann
Covestro
Jim Seward
LyondellBasell
Manabu Chikumoto
Mitsubishi Chemical Group
Maarten Wetselaar
Moeve
Ernesto Occhiello
SABIC
Yves Rannou
SUEZ
Hak Cheol Shin
LG Chem
Our Executive Committee
Each member has a representative on the Executive Committee, which meets regularly to align on the strategic direction and identify new opportunities for collaboration. This can include new project ideas or partnerships to help us advance on our mission to achieve a net zero and circular future for the chemical industry and beyond.
- Chairman: Richard Haldimann
Chief Technology &
Sustainability Officer, Clariant - Dr. Lars Kissau
President Net Zero Accelerator
BASF - Dr. Waleed Al-Shalfan
VP Corporate Sustainability
SABIC - Torsten Heinemann
Head of Group Innovation
& Sustainability, Covestro - Marc-Xavier Joubert
Corporate Strategy Officer,
SUEZ
- Fiona Van Den Brink
Senior Director Innovation Platforms
& Net Zero Technologies, LYB - Thomas Canova
EVP, Head of Renewable Materials
and Biotech Growth, Syensqo - José María Solana
Executive Vice President of
Chemicals at Moeve - Noriyuki Mita
VP, Chief Sustainability Officer
Mitsubishi Chemical Group - Sunghee Son
Director of Business Development
LG Chem
Our partners along the value chain
Our work is amplified through powerful partnerships with global innovators, thought leaders, and technical experts. Our partners are critical to helping the Global Impact Coalition achieve our mission. They support on innovation, technology and advisory services, as well as expanding our network and reach. In return, partners get access to our leading global membership base, joining our platform for cross-industry collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Our incubator and strategic advisor
Our strategic ideation partner, helping build the business case
Providing breakthrough technology expertise
Collaborating on webinars & thought leadership
Supporting innovation through start-up network
Co-creating climate tech ventures
Leading our R&D Hub for Plastic Waste Processing
Accelerating circular innovation
Interested in
becoming a member
or partner?
We offer several options to join our network as either a
member or partner.
Benefits of joining
Capitalize on established trust:
Take advantage of four years of meaningful cross-industry collaboration with a solid network and a clear understanding of members’ roles and contributions.
Broaden your reach and advance sustainability actions:
Gain access to collaborative opportunities to identify and develop new projects across the value chain to achieve more effective emissions reductions and increase circularity. Boost your resources to amplify the positive impact of your initiatives.
Participate in the broader GIC community:
A solid existing legal and regulatory framework provides a safe space for open dialogue, encourages collaboration, and promotes co-development of innovation.
