Nicolas Sary is a polymer chemist with a PhD in physics and over 15 years of experience across the chemical and rubber industries. He currently leads the Responsible Chemistry ambition at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, where he drives sustainable transformation by embedding responsible design, use, and communication of chemistry across the value chain.
From pioneering polymer-based photovoltaic technologies during his PhD to shaping innovation strategies and cross-functional sustainability frameworks, Nicolas bridges science and strategy to future-proof portfolios and align with global sustainability goals.
"Sustainable transformation starts at the molecular level—where chemistry becomes a strategic lever for resilience, transparency, and competitive differentiation.