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Benefits by design: Novonesis CEO’s strategy for sustainable growth
October 13, 2025 • by Jean-François Manzoni in Leadership • 2 min read • 
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Novonesis CEO Ester Baiget explains how advanced tech and a unique ‘library of strengths’ are reshaping food production and laundry solutions worldwide....
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Benefits by design: Novonesis CEO’s strategy for sustainable growth
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