Michael Costello
Director of Sustainability
Stahl
Michael Costello is Stahl’s Director of Sustainability since October 2015. Stahl strongly believes in taking a leading role in achieving a more transparent and sustainable supply chain by stimulating cooperation between its stakeholders.
In his position, Michael plays a vital role in integrating sustainability into Stahl’s corporate strategy. He works closely together with all departments within Stahl to ensure sustainable innovations and other related initiatives are on the daily agenda of his colleagues.
Michael participates in conferences around the world focussed on reducing the environmental footprint of the industry and other corporate social responsibility topics. He presents the company’s case to customers, brands, industry associations, NGO’s and universities. Michael is member of the Executive Committee of the Leather Working Group.
Michael has a broad experience in the chemical industry in a variety of positions. In 1988, he joined Stahl USA as a process chemist and later occupied a variety of commercial positions in coatings and polymers segments.
Michael holds a BSc in Chemistry from The University College, Dublin, Ireland, and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
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