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Title: Head of Corporate Sustainability Company: Merck Gruupe

Industry: Healthcare & Life Sciences

Petra Wicklandt leads sustainability strategy at Merck Gruupe, the German science and technology company spanning healthcare, life science and electronics. She oversees climate commitments, responsible sourcing and ESG governance across a highly diverse global portfolio, reflecting the obligations of a science-led business: that the same rigour applied to discovery and innovation must equally be brought to its environmental and social responsibilities.

Title: Chief Sustainability Officer Company: Volvo Group Industry: Automotive

Karin Svensson navigates the distinctive sustainability challenge of Volvo’ s truck and bus business with panache, balancing ambitious climate commitments with the practical realities of decarbonising heavy commercial vehicles and construction machinery. Her role demands credibility across both environmental strategy and industrial transformation, making her one of the most consequential sustainability leaders.

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