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Passion meets purpose
Blending science and strategy, Mikala Grubb shares why chemistry and collaboration are key to a low-carbon future
Throughout my 18-year career at Topsoe, my role has evolved significantly, from a deep technical understanding of our catalysts towards more commercial and customerfacing roles,” opens Mikala Grubb, Senior Vice President of Clean Fuels and Chemicals Technologies at Topsoe.“ My background provides a strong technical foundation and holistic understanding of Topsoe, enabling me to educate customers and engage with our R & D teams to find the best solutions for a low-carbon future.”
At the helm of an innovative team dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions to the global market, Mikala’ s passion for the industry is clear to see even from an introduction. With an impressive 18-year tenure at Topsoe, Mikala boasts extensive experience from across the business, spanning research and development( R & D), business development, licensing, and commercial excellence, as well as an MSc and PhD from the Technical University of Denmark. Mikala prioritizes collaboration as a key driver of developing innovative technologies that will shape the future of energy production.
Elaborating on her educational and professional background, Mikala continues:“ By training, I’ m a chemical engineer, and although it’ s cliché, I’ ve always been driven by the idea of changing the world. After my PhD, I applied for three roles, and as though it was a fairytale, I got the one I wanted as a research engineer at Topsoe. The fact that Topsoe was a company based on science aligned with my passions, and I also loved the people here straight away.
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