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Päivi Makkonen Head of Supply Chain Sustainability
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Päivi Makkonen Head of Supply Chain Sustainability

Neste
Päivi Makkonen , Head of Supply Chain Sustainability , comes from a working background in management , and sustainability and technical marketing . Previously a member of KCL and Metsä Group – a sustainable bioenergy organisation – Makkonen led a proactive role , which put the company ahead of customer sustainability demands . She is passionate about topics like circular economy , Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR ), climate change , emissions , and Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ).
Since joining Neste in 2019 , during an exciting time for the company , she has managed the strategic initiatives in relation to sustainable business and headed up a global team of professionals spanning Espoo ( Finland ), Houston , Singapore , Shanghai and Melbourne . This team ’ s primary role focuses on making changes in the supply chain and improving sustainability communications with suppliers . businesschief . com 117