Markus Zink

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ABOUT MARKUS ZINK

Strategic Sustainability and Transformation Leader with 18+ years of global experience driving enterprise-scale change across complex FMCG value chains.I specialise in translating Net Zero, circularity, and regulatory ambition into integrated, business-relevant strategies, connecting sustainability targets with commercial outcomes, operational execution, and long-term value creation. My work spans end-to-end transformation, from defining global roadmaps and governance frameworks to delivering measurable impact across carbon, materials, and compliance.With a strong foundation in packaging and circular systems, I operate at the intersection of sustainability, business strategy, and operations—applying systems thinking across full value chains to align consumer needs, brand equity, regulatory requirements, and supply resilience. This enables organisations to move beyond ambition to scalable, data-driven execution.I am recognised for balancing environmental ambition with financial performance, risk, and feasibility, partnering closely with Finance, Procurement, R&D, and Operations to guide investment decisions, total cost of ownership, and long-term resilience in a rapidly evolving regulatory and resource landscape.My focus is on embedding sustainability as a strategic growth driver: building governance, capabilities, and decision frameworks that enable organisations to accelerate transformation with confidence and credibility.I actively engage with industry and external stakeholders to shape the sustainability agenda, contributing a pragmatic, system-level perspective on circularity, climate, and the future of sustainable value chains.