Ulrike is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Henkel, leading global sustainability/ESG strategy, policy and partnerships with a focus on water security, resilience, agriculture, circular economy, human rights and climate along the value chain.

She was previously Senior Director Sustainability, Water Stewardship & Sustainable Agriculture at The Coca-Cola Company.

Prior to joining The Coca-Cola Company, Ulrike held sustainability and external affairs roles at RWE Thames Water, an international water utility managing external engagement on water resources, public infrastructure and development policy.

Considered an expert on sustainability, Ulrike often speaks at global events including World Water Week, One Young World and annual investor, supply chain and policy conferences. She serves on the steering committee for both the 2030 Water Resource Group and the CEO Water Mandate, and she is on the Board of Trustees for Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor

Ulrike holds a master’s degree in political sciences from the University of Munich and a post-graduate degree in sustainable development from the University of Cambridge.