Katharina Stenholm is Chief Sustainability Officer at dsm-firmenich, a global leader in health, nutrition and beauty, combining the essential, desirable and sustainable. She envisions a future where sustainable practices are the norm, not the exception. Her approach to sustainability centers around the crucial link between solid business performance and positive impact on people and planet. Katharina has worked in the entire food value chain for many years and has been keenly focused on the transition to a more sustainable food system.
Katharina was formerly SVP Chief Sustainability Officer at PepsiCo Europe, SVP Chief Cycles & Procurement Officer responsible for Global Procurement and the Nature Sustainability team at Danone and Global CPO at SABMiller. She has a strong background in research, business development, marketing & sales and leadership including previous roles as Commercial Director for Viking Malt Ltd and Group CEO of Polttimo Group Ltd.
Katharina Stenholm also works as an Executive Coach, focusing on personal growth and nurturing resilient, responsible leadership. Through this work in helping others unlock their true potential, she finds energy, personal fulfillment and reward.
Originally from Finland, Katharina holds a Doctorate of Technology in Biotechnology and a Masters in Chemical Engineering from Helsinki University of Technology.
