Dr. Christoph Balzarek
Member of the EFESO Chemicals Advisory Board
Dr. Christoph Balzarek is a member of the EFESO Chemicals Advisory Board. Christoph brings more than 20 years of international experience in the chemicals industry, with senior leadership roles across corporate strategy, innovation, sustainability, and transformation.
He currently serves as Executive Vice President Corporate Development, Sustainability & Innovation at OXEA, where he leads global corporate development and innovation activities, including strategic transformation programs, R&D and IP management, and sustainability initiatives.
Previously, he held leadership roles at OQ and OXEA, including Vice President Innovation & Technology, where he was responsible for global R&D and technology organizations across Europe and the United States.
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Drivers and Challenges of Industrial Sustainability
EFESO interview series “From Pressure to Profit”: Turning sustainability into a competitive advantage in the chemical industry.
Chemical companies are driving sustainability in two key roles: as solution providers for recycling, renewable energy, supply security, and as architects of their own production systems. To achieve this, they optimize processes, energy use, and feedstocks while investing in climate‑friendly next‑generation facilities.
Watch the video with Dr. Christoph Balzarek, EVP Corporate Development, Sustainability & Innovation at OXEA, to learn more about how sustainability can drive value.