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Nicole Rudningen

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Head of Production & Technology at Evonik
📍 Oberursel, Hesse, Germany

As Head of Production & Technology for Care Solutions at Evonik, Nicole Rudningen leads global investment projects and pioneering asset strategies. With a background in Biology and Biotechnology from St. Cloud State University, she is instrumental in advancing the companys sustainable solutions, particularly in biotechnology.

Nicole appears to be a globally-minded leader who values on-the-ground engagement with her teams, highlighted by her travels to sites in Brazil and China. She shows a commitment to local site culture and safety, actively promoting and recognizing initiatives like hazard preparedness drills and employee resource groups.

She was the Project Director for the worlds first industrial-scale Rhamnolipid production plant, a major innovation in sustainable biosurfactants.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Head of Production & Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Oberursel, Hesse, Germany
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Sustainable Biotechnology
Leads production and technology for innovative, eco-friendly biosolutions, including the world's first industrial-scale rhamnolipid plant, replacing fossil-based ingredients.
Operational Excellence
Her role focuses on overseeing global production and technology. Her history as Global Head of EHSQ shows a deep commitment to high standards in operations.
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Career

Work history

1-2023
Head of Production & Technology
Evonik
1-2021 - 1-2023
Global Head of EHSQ and Rhamnolipids Project Director for Care Solutions
Evonik
5-2018 - 1-2021
Global Head Environmental, Health, Safety, Quality and Regulatory for Animal Nutrition
Evonik
8-2012 - 5-2018
Site Manager
Evonik
6-2007 - 8-2012
Fermentation Team Leader
Evonik
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Success story | Nicole Rudningen | Evonik. Featured in No Milk 2 Day
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Education
1995 - 1997
Biology Biotechnology
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor's degree
St. Cloud State University
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