Dr. Hicham Fadel

Dr. rer. nat. | Executive Director Operations | Experte für Anlagensicherheit, Transformation & Operational Excellence im Chemie-Sektor

Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Region

About

Accomplished and highly experienced professional with extensive expertise in Commercial and Operational Excellence. Proven track record of P&L responsibility for multiple manufacturing entities. Comprehensive understanding of the entire value chain, from raw material suppliers through B2B customers to end users. Expert in securing and increasing corporate income, and adept at designing processes and structures across all functional areas. Notable international and intercultural experience. Skilled in developing high-performance teams and fostering employee growth. Innovative thinker with a passion for curiosity and implementation, consistently achieving results. Team player with strong communication skills, known for pragmatic and well-thought-out solutions.

Experience

  • Managing & Site Director at INEOS
    Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    Leading the Gladbeck and Marl sites with full P&L accountability, overseeing operations, HSE, and organizational development, and ensuring safe, reliable, and competitive phenol production.

  • Head of Global Material Operations at Formlabs
    Nov 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr

  • Regional Managing Director at Synthomer
    Jul 2021 - Oct 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Sythomer GmbH operates three state-of-the-art production facilities strategically located across Germany, employing a dedicated workforce of 700 full-time employees.

  • Managing Director / Site Director at Vesuvius GmbH
    Jan 2018 - Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    P&L responsibility for multiple Sites

  • Plant Manager at Emery Oleochemicals
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs