Tessa Slagter

Tessa Slagter is a Sustainable Innovation Manager in the Industrial Coatings division at AkzoNobel.1 She is known for her strategic commercial management skills and has a demonstrated history of developing and implementing growth plans.1 Tessa is characterized by her positive can-do attitude and proactive approach to challenges.1

Career Highlights

NextGen Sustainability Council:: In July 2021, Tessa became the first-ever Chair of AkzoNobel's NextGen Sustainability Council, a group of sustainability ambassadors within the company.25 This appointment underscores her commitment to driving sustainability initiatives in the industrial coatings sector.

Podcast Appearance:: In June 2024, Tessa participated in her first podcast alongside colleague Amanda Paterline. During this podcast, they discussed AkzoNobel's initiatives and the significant impact of their coatings on the environment.3

Expertise and Focus Areas

Tessa's work revolves around sustainable innovation in industrial coatings. She is actively involved in:

• Developing sustainability initiatives within AkzoNobel
• Promoting collaboration to address global warming4
• Advocating for the impact of coatings on environmental sustainability

Her role as Sustainable Innovation Manager allows her to combine her commercial acumen with a strong focus on environmental responsibility in the industrial coatings sector.

Tessa Slagter's LinkedIn profile showcases her professional journey and contributions to sustainability in the coatings industry, reflecting her role as a key player in AkzoNobel's efforts to innovate sustainably in the industrial coatings market.