Nicholas Kolesch

Founder and Director
, NK Circular Economy Consuting
Profile / Bio: 

Nick brings experience from a 25+ year career in commercial roles in the specialty chemical and plastic resin sector, with leadership roles spanning Europe and Asia. Most recently, Nick was the inaugural Vice President of Projects at the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a non-profit organization established by leading companies in the plastics value chain. During his leadership of the Alliance’s project activities, he pioneered the advancement of a solution portfolio addressing the challenges of plastic waste collection, sorting, and valorization, enabling a circular economy. Before joining the Alliance, Nick held several commercial leadership roles in the Borealis Group, focusing on packaging and automotive. After completing his MBA at the University of British Columbia, Nick started his career with Ciba Specialty Chemicals in Switzerland, holding sales, marketing, and business development roles at various European and Asian locations. Nick established a Singapore-based independent consultancy in Q3 2024, supporting clients with efforts to advance their circular plastic business models. He is currently a Strategic Advisor to CRDC Global, supporting business growth efforts worldwide. 

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