Evonik IPA head Matt says people-first leadership drives business line integration

PUBT · 1d ago
Evonik IPA head Matt says people-first leadership drives business line integration
  • Evonik Industries AG Vice President Matt outlined plans to integrate the new Interface & Polyurethane Additives business line, combining existing units with silicone and amine platforms.
  • He framed the merger as a push to open new innovation opportunities, strengthen cross-team collaboration, and address more complex customer needs.
  • Matt emphasized a people-first approach to the transformation, prioritizing employee buy-in over top-down directives to drive execution.
  • He urged new employees to take integration “one step at a time,” focusing on relationships, mentors, questions, and openness to non-linear career moves.


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