Jenna Koenneke

I’ve always been a connector at heart and a problem solver by choice. I’m passionate about bringing together people, ideas, and disciplines to address complex challenges, especially those without obvious solutions. Over the past 15+ years in the chemical industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work across consumer goods, packaging, personal hygiene, healthcare, footwear, and fashion, helping businesses become more future-ready through sustainability, digital transformation, and talent development.

Growing up on a farm taught me early lessons about interconnected systems, finite resources, and the value of thinking long term. Those experiences continue to influence my approach to leadership today.

At Henkel Adhesive Technologies, I led the development and implementation of the global sustainability strategy for consumer goods, with a focus on advancing circularity, renewable carbon sourcing, sustainable product design, and consumer safety. Today, I lead a diverse international team and work closely with customers, researchers, start-ups, and venture partners around the world.

Together, we are focused on transforming the Adhesive Technologies portfolio through the lens of sustainable materials and supporting our company’s Net-Zero commitment. I believe the most effective solutions emerge when people with different perspectives come together around a shared purpose, both within and beyond organizational boundaries. On a more personal note, I’m also a certified and active yoga teacher. While that may seem quite different from sustainability strategy, I see strong parallels between the two. Both are about helping people connect, find balance, and realize their potential.

Outside my corporate role, I’m also a yoga teacher. It may seem like a different world, but to me it’s another way of connecting people: with themselves, with others, and with a more balanced perspective. That combination of analytical thinking and mindfulness shapes both how I lead and how I live.