KLK OLEO Appoints Ralf Ewering as Chief Sustainability Officer Europe

Jun 14th, 2022

Michele Behrens

Pictured: Ralf Ewering of KLK OLEO

Pictured: Ralf Ewering of KLK OLEO

KLK OLEO has appointed Ralf Ewering as chief sustainability officer, Europe, for the company.

Ewering will drive and lead the development and delivery of KLK OLEO Europe's sustainability strategy in the oleochemical industry.

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Ewering has 27 years of experience in different managerial positions in the process industry and has worked 17 years in the oleochemical industry. Ewering holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from the Technical University of Dortmund.

“I’m excited to further drive momentum to KLK OLEO’s sustainability journey and work on the positive transition of our industry towards the people and our planet," Ewering said.

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