Sirpa Engman

Sirpa Engman has held various board member roles throughout their career. As a board member of ChromoGenics, Anaven, and 2D fab, they have contributed their expertise and knowledge to these organizations. Additionally, they have worked at Nouryon as a Global Director Product and Director Marketing Intermediates, where they were responsible for setting strategy and ensuring profitability for the Intermediates business. Sirpa has also served as a Global Business Director at Nouryon, overseeing sales, marketing, and supply chain for Functional Chemicals- Ethylene Amines. Prior to that, they were a Member at Novare Industrial Leaders and a Member of the Sustainability Roundtable at ESMT Berlin. Sirpa has also been a member of the Global Business Women Leaders Council at The Conference Board and a Member of the Board at Kemanord Kraft AB. At AkzoNobel, they held several director roles, including Director Marketing and Sales EMEA for Pulp Chemicals and Director Global Sales & Marketing Expancel. Sirpa has experience in sales and marketing management and has successfully implemented growth strategies. Additionally, they have served as a Product Manager and Sales and Marketing Manager for Expancel at AkzoNobel. Sirpa has also served as an Advisory Board Member for Åkroken Science Park AB, providing support and advice to start-up businesses.

Sirpa Engman completed their education history as follows:

- From 1985 to 1988, they attended Katrinelundsskolan and obtained a Student exam degree in Science.

- From 1988 to 1991, they studied at Mid Sweden University and earned a BSc degree in Organic Analytical Chemistry.

- In 1988, they also enrolled at Umeå University and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Socioeconomic's and Organisation Management, with a focus on Marketing.

- From 2008 to 2009, they pursued studies in Business Administration and Management, General, as well as civil engineer program 1+2, at Stockholm School of Economics.

- In 2012, they attended INSEAD and completed a degree in General Management, Blue Ocean Strategy, and Building Innovative Capabilities in an Organisation.

- In 2014, they enrolled in ESMT Berlin and earned a Post Academic Diploma in Advanced Management, focusing on Corporate and General Business Management.

Sirpa Engman also obtained additional certifications throughout their career:

- In 1994, they received a certification in Consultative Selling Concept, focusing on value-based selling.

- In 2010, they acquired the Diversity & Inclusion Trainer certification, which aimed to build awareness of diversity and inclusion aspects amongst managers.