Interviews

Federico Alonso-Hidalgo

2025-04-15

We are highly aware of global food challenges. By 2050, we will need to increase global food production by 70% to feed 10 billion people. Latin America will play a crucial role in this expansion, and sustainability will be key. Our work focuses on delivering innovative, sustainable chemical and biological solutions to support local producers in increasing productivity while preserving resources.

Dr. Randy Pogue, Tim Barnette

President & CEO and VP of Polymers & Sustainability

AmSty

2025-04-15

In the U.S., plastic waste management has been modernized alongside other municipal waste, with landfilling the primary method of management. Landfilling, however, does not address the issue of litter, nor the value and potential uses of these tons of material being forever lost.

Yves Bonte

CEO

DOMO Chemicals

2025-04-15

Our products are integral to daily life. Polyamide is used in automotive components, particularly in combustion engine cars, for heat resistance and durability. In electric vehicles, we are playing a major role in electrifying the industry, especially in connectors and switches.

Jacob Petersen

SVP, Head of Global Nucleic Acid Therapies

Novo Nordisk

2025-04-14

We actively seek partners that complement our expertise, allowing us to accelerate innovation in gene editing and RNAi technologies. The Korro Bio collaboration builds on our RNAi platform but takes a different approach—it focuses on RNA editing rather than silencing genes.

Sean McClain

Founder & CEO

Absci

2025-04-14

Our strategy is to continue developing these capabilities, and we see the real value not in selling AI as a service, but in using it to create novel biological assets that we can then partner with pharma. That is where differentiation and value lie.

Jerry Murcia

CEO

Montachem International

2025-04-14

Plastic waste is a problem in many parts of the world, especially in poorer regions where families prioritize immediate needs over environmental concerns. While we’re working on a paradigm shift, finding alternative materials to replace plastics will take decades. The process is complex, especially in developing countries, where cost is a major factor.

Michael Willome

CEO

Synthomer

2025-04-14

We aim for a more balanced global presence, with one-third of our business in America, one-third in Europe, and one-third in Asia. We’re investing more in the US and Asia, including China, and despite uncertainties in the US and China, we believe in their potential for long-term growth, provided risks are managed carefully.

Jim Lassiter

Vice-President/GM

ThermoSafe, Sonoco

2025-04-11

Sonoco’s decision to sell ThermoSafe aligns with its strategy to simplify operations and focus on fewer, larger businesses. Feedback from the investment community has emphasized the complexity of managing a diverse portfolio. By divesting smaller businesses like ThermoSafe, Sonoco can streamline its operations and concentrate on its core franchise platforms, ensuring better alignment with investor expectations.

Dr. Stephen Dilly

CEO

Codexis

2025-04-11

Codexis is an US enzyme engineering company that develops high-performance enzymes and proteins for applications in pharmaceuticals, biotherapeutics, and molecular diagnostics.

Ivan Tornos

President & CEO

Zimmer Biomet

2025-04-11

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology company specializing in orthopaedic implants, surgical robotics, and digital health solutions.

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