Jeffrey Whitford
Vice President, Sustainability & Social Business Innovation MilliporeSigma
Jeffrey Whitford is Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation for the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, operating as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada. He leads the integration of sustainability across product design, operations, packaging, supply chains and social impact to drive business growth and resilience. Jeffrey has pioneered industry-first innovations, serves on several sustainability and green chemistry boards, and has been recognized by Fast Company and the Business Intelligence Group for his leadership.
Seminars
Wednesday 11th November 2026
Embedding Sustainability Across the Product Lifecycle to Strengthen Customer Value & Market Relevance
9:00 am
- Integrating sustainability into product design, manufacturing, packaging, and end-oflife decisions to reduce environmental impact
- Developing customer-focused sustainability solutions that support purchasing decisions and strengthen competitive differentiation
- Aligning lifecycle innovation with evolving customer expectations and regulatory requirements to drive long-term business value
