Sasol and Topsoe have announced the appointment of Jan Toschka as the CEO of their joint venture, which aims to develop sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and market the products. Jan Toschka brings a wealth of experience in the aviation fuels industry, having previously served as the President of Global Aviation for Shell.
This joint venture, formed by Sasol and Topsoe, is a response to the global aviation industry’s need to reduce carbon emissions. Aviation currently accounts for 2 percent of global carbon emissions, and the joint venture seeks to combine the innovative technologies, capabilities, and industry experience of both parent companies to support the industry in achieving its decarbonisation goals.
Jan Toschka will assume his new role as CEO on 1 March 2024, and the joint venture is set to be launched during the same month. The company will be headquartered in The Netherlands.
Fleetwood Grobler, the President and CEO of Sasol, expressed his excitement about Jan Toschka joining the joint venture, highlighting his extensive experience and industry expertise. Grobler believes that Jan’s customer-centric approach and understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the aviation industry will contribute significantly to the decarbonisation efforts of the aviation industry.
Roeland Baan, the CEO of Topsoe, also expressed his excitement about Jan Toschka’s appointment. Baan emphasised Jan’s unique competencies and entrepreneurial mindset, which will be instrumental in getting the joint venture off to a strong start. He believes that with Jan’s leadership, the joint venture will make a remarkable contribution to the global ambition of reaching Net Zero carbon emissions.
Jan Toschka himself is thrilled to lead the joint venture and is passionate about reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. He recognises that this is one of society’s biggest challenges and is committed to making a difference through the new company formed by Sasol and Topsoe.
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