Elke Duwenig

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About Elke Duwenig

I am an inspiring senior expert skilled in biotechnology & innovation, on agricultural & life science challenges. With passion for sustainable solutions! I am opening markets for innovative solutions like products of precision fermentation. I push for the green transformation (including changing opf mind sets), both in industry and policy. I am a generous leader and enthusiastic team player - in research & development, advocacy, strategy and regulatory. I solve the pain that your company experiences with innovative products in highly regulated environments. I care for your license to operate. With attention to detail and with seeing the big picture. I have strong outreach & public representation skills. With negotiation skills at highest corporate & public administration level. I love to convince people! I manage inclusive stakeholder networks and trade associations. Being highly knowledgeable about the EU and international regulatory & legislative processes for approval of life science products. And about value chains in agriculture & life sciences. I have a long track record in market development for innovations. Thanks to strong analytical skills and strategic thinking as well as realizing and mitigating risks extremely well, I identify and use always the chances to act for success. I enjoyed a strong international research education in leading institutions (Cambridge, Stanford, IGF, Max-Planck-Society) with excellent track record (diploma, Ph.D, scholarships, publications, patents). I cherish my over 15 years of leadership experience with responsibility for up to thirty direct reports and for international virtual teams, strategy & project management, and results delivery. I balance well between business, regulation, customers and people. And manage stress and pressure extremely well. I radiate with energy and confidence, inspire and recognize high performance. I enjoy challenges to work on and the freedom & responsibility to make big impacts! I am a dedicated and upbeat personality. I lead by example and vision, by trust and support. And by putting teams first! I am an effective and accountable team player with attitude & integrity. Communicating with self-confidence and authenticity, I demonstrate ownership while signaling empathy and inclusiveness. I enjoy strong networking & social skills. I have sincere interest in people and their thinking & acting. I act with curiosity, focus and entrepreneurial drive to shape the future. For a great future!