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Patrick Gloeckner

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Head Next Markets Program at Evonik
📍 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Patrick leads Evoniks "Next Markets Program, " a speedboat initiative designed to unlock growth in adjacent markets like defense and aerospace. With a Ph. D. in Polymer Chemistry, his career has focused on innovation, previously heading the companys global circular economy efforts to develop holistic, customer-centric solutions.

He is passionate about driving ecosystem transformation in markets undergoing significant change. This involves integrating products and technologies with forward-thinking business models to create meaningful impact. He follows industry leaders like McKinsey & Company for insights into market dynamics and business strategy.

Unique Fact: Patrick is the author of the book "Radiation Curing - Coatings and Printing Inks, " which covers the technical basics and applications of the technology.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head Next Markets Program
Location
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Circular Economy
He previously led Evonik's Global Circular Economy Program and has appeared on podcasts discussing the importance of creating high-value recyclates through new technologies and partnerships.
New Market Development
His current role focuses on unlocking adjacent markets for Evonik, with initial focus areas in circular packaging, plastics recycling, defense, and aerospace.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Head Next Markets Program
Evonik
7-2023
Head Global Circular Economy Program
Evonik
11-2020 - 7-2023
Head of Global Circular Plastics Program at Evonik
Evonik
7-2016 - 11-2020
Vice President Industry Cross Innovation
Evonik Industries AG
2-2013 - 6-2016
Head of Innovation Management Resins & Sealants
Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH
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Education
1998 - 2000
Chemist
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
1993 - 1998
Diplom-Chemie
Bergische Universität Wuppertal
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