Adam Lindholm
Chief Commercial Officer, Sekab
Adam Lindholm is Chief Commercial Officer at Sekab, where he leads the company’s global commercial strategy, business development, and strategic partnerships within renewable chemistry and sustainable industrial solutions. He works closely with leading international companies to accelerate the transition from fossil-based to bio-based raw materials across multiple industries, including adhesives, packaging, and advanced manufacturing.
With extensive experience in value chain collaboration, market transformation, and industrial growth, Adam focuses on scaling renewable chemistry solutions that combine commercial competitiveness with measurable sustainability impact. His work bridges innovation, supply chain resilience, and customer-driven decarbonisation strategies, supporting the development of future-proof material ecosystems.
From Fossil to Bio-based: Scaling Renewable Chemistry in Adhesive Production
The adhesive industry is under increasing pressure to combine performance, supply resilience, and measurable climate impact reduction. This presentation will present a real industrial case on how renewable raw materials can be integrated into existing adhesive value chains at scale.
Using the strategic collaboration between Henkel and Sekab as a case study, the presentation will explore the transition from conventional fossil-based ethyl acetate to a fossil-free, bio-based drop-in alternative. The case demonstrates how renewable chemistry can be implemented in high-performance industrial adhesive applications without compromising technical requirements or existing manufacturing processes. ([henkel.com][1])
Special focus will be given to value chain collaboration between raw material suppliers and downstream adhesive manufacturers, highlighting how such partnerships can accelerate innovation, improve supply chain resilience, and support customers’ climate ambitions. ([henkel.com][2])
The presentation will further address the commercial and strategic implications of replacing fossil-based solvents with renewable alternatives, including regulatory drivers, customer demand, Scope 3 reduction opportunities, and the business case for future-ready sourcing strategies.
This session aims to provide practical insights into how the global adhesive industry can scale bio-based solutions from innovation to industrial implementation.
[1]: https://www.henkel.com/press-and-media/press-releases-and-kits/2026-02-05-henkel-and-sekab-are-shaping-the-future-with-bio-based-raw-materials-2121462?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Henkel and Sekab are shaping the future with bio-based …”
[2]: https://www.henkel.com/press-and-media/press-releases-and-kits/2026-02-05-henkel-and-sekab-are-shaping-the-future-with-bio-based-raw-materials-2121462 “Henkel and Sekab are shaping the future with bio-based raw materials”
Breakout Session XII – Defossilisation & Circularity in Adhesives – 17 September 2026 – 16:30 – 17:00 – Room Mountbatten – F6