Sofia Sotiropoulou, PhD., is the Senior Director of Sustainability and Climate Innovation at Lonza Capsugel, leading the Center of Applied Sustainability. Since joining in December 2024, Sofia has been instrumental in driving Lonza Capsugel’s sustainability and climate innovation strategic roadmap. Sofia has over 15 years of experience in R&D and strategic innovation, having led the successful launch of more than 20 products in FMCG & Chemical industry. In the last years, she has focused on sustainability as a key strategic initiative to drive customer value and transform organizations.