Interview with Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium
John E. Kaye
News & Features
Listen to our latest interview Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, a pioneer in the renewable and sustainable chemistry industry. An innovation-driven company, it is dedicated to developing and commercialising breakthrough technologies to produce chemicals and materials in everyday consumer products from 100% renewable resources. The company’s mission is to bring these disruptive technologies to the world with partners to accelerate the transition towards renewable and circular products.
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