Markus Knoche

Markus Knoche is a seasoned Senior Executive and current Chief Procurement Officer at Alpla Group, with a noteworthy background in FMCG, packaging, HVAC/R, and automotive industries. They have held various impactful roles, including CEO of a Strategic Business Unit at Diehl Group, where they focused on digital transformation and business diversification. As an Executive Director at Plastic is Fantastic, Markus leads global initiatives promoting science-based perspectives on plastics. They earned a Dr.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and are pursuing Executive Programs at IMD Business School.