Speaker

About the speaker: 

Kees Joziasse studied chemical engineering (MSc) at the Faculty of Chemical Technology and Material Science at Delft University. He obtained his doctorate at the Polymer Laboratory of the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Groningen. After working for Royal Philips Electronics and Havells India Ltd in various global roles in different countries, in 2010 Kees joined Corbion, and since March 2017 the joint venture between Corbion and TotalEnergies, where he has a global responsibility for technology, IP and product & application development, including PLA polymerization technology, and applications such as compounding, injection molding, film blowing, fiber spinning, sheet extrusion and thermoforming.

Company info:

TotalEnergies Corbion is a global leader in driving sustainable innovation of Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), reducing carbon footprints while fostering circularity. The biobased nature and compostability of their PLA means it has a lower carbon footprint while also contributing to the circular economy through mechanical and chemical recycling. Their 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion, headquartered in the Netherlands, operates a cutting-edge PLA facility in Rayong, Thailand.

Their Luminy® PLA product line caters to a wide range of industries, including fresh food packaging, consumer goods, fibers, food serviceware, automotive components and 3D printing.

Presentation: 

Don’t panic”, is what’s written on the cover of the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, which could well apply to our journey from a "corporate incubator" to a 50/50 Joint (Ad)Venture.

Looking back from where we are today (“hindsight is 20/20 vision”) some examples will be discussed which surely will resonate and may bring some inspiration and hopefully a boost for navigating the challenges and opportunities in today’s highly unpredictable, uncertain, complex and ambiguous context.

“You better stay awake!”, remain agile and be prepared to change course on strategy, market, product, business model, legal constructs, really any aspect of your business, when so required or dictated by the ever-changing landscape surrounding you.