Zurich, Switzerland – Leading climate tech pioneer Emerald Technology Ventures is pleased to announce the appointment of Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder to its Advisory Council. A globally recognized leader in the chemicals and energy sectors, Lucrèce brings a wealth of strategic insight and operational expertise that will support Emerald’s continued leadership in sustainable industrial innovation.
Lucrèce currently serves on the Boards of Sika, Amcor, and SABIC. Over the course of her distinguished career, she has held senior executive positions at Borealis, Eastman Chemical, and Dow Chemical, where she was instrumental in driving growth, transformation, and sustainability initiatives across global markets.
Her appointment marks a significant addition to Emerald’s Advisory Council, a body of seasoned industry leaders who provide strategic guidance to Emerald’s investment and platform development efforts.
“Lucrèce embodies the kind of strategic foresight and operational depth that aligns perfectly with Emerald’s mission to accelerate industrial sustainability through innovation,” said Gina Domanig, Managing Partner and CEO of Emerald. “Her passion for open innovation makes her a tremendous asset to our team and portfolio.”
With a proven track record in scaling technologies and steering complex organizations toward circular and low-carbon solutions, Lucrèce will play a critical role in advising Emerald’s portfolio companies and guiding the firm’s investment themes, particularly in sustainable materials.
Lucrèce holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, a Master of Engineering from Delft University of Technology, and has served on several international boards focused on sustainability and innovation.
Emerald is proud to welcome Lucrèce to its Advisory Council and looks forward to the insights and impact she will bring as the firm continues to support the growth of technologies shaping a more sustainable future.
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