Michael Bolten
Member of the EFESO Chemicals Advisory Board
Michael Bolten is a member of the EFESO Chemicals Advisory Board. Michael brings more than 30 years of international experience in the chemicals and related industries, with senior leadership roles in operations, supply chain management, procurement, and transformation across chemicals, materials, agriculture, electronics, and food ingredients.
He currently serves as Global Chief Supply Chain Strategy Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer for EMEA & North America at Mitsubishi Chemical Group, where he is responsible for regional and global supply chain strategy, procurement, and operational performance improvement across a complex international manufacturing network.
Throughout his career, Michael has held senior management positions leading large-scale operations and transformation programs, including the integration of Danisco into DuPont. His experience covers supply chain leadership, operational excellence, M&A integration, capital project execution, process safety, and digital-enabled transformation.
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Leadership and culture in the chemical industry
EFESO interview series “From Pressure to Profit”: Turning sustainability into a competitive advantage in the chemical industry.
Michael Bolten, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mitsubishi Chemical Group discusses the importance of leadership visibility in the chemical industry, emphasizing that leaders must actively engage with teams on the shop floor to connect strategy to daily operations, drive cost improvements, and foster cultural change.
Cost takeout (immediate focus) in the Chemical industry
EFESO interview series “From Pressure to Profit”: Turning sustainability into a competitive advantage in the chemical industry.
Michael Bolten, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mitsubishi Chemical Group, discusses strategies for reducing costs in the chemical industry, emphasizing the importance of safety, productivity, and leadership.
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