Christoph Heinze

Director IT Europe at Westlake

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

Master of Precision Engineering (M.Eng) with more than 20 years of managerial experience in IT based on a broad knowledge of all aspects of IT and many business functions in the chemical industry in an international environment. Strong analytical, strategic planning and leadership skills. Ability to collaborate and working effectively with executives and senior managers in order to define the ways in which IT technology can help to achieve the business goals.

Experience

  • Director IT Europe at Westlake at Westlake
    Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Vinnolit (28 yrs 11 mos)
    • Director IT Europe at Vinnolit, a Westlake Company
      Jun 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Overall responsibility for IT at Vinnolit and Westlake Global Compounds in Europe. Member of the Westlake global IT leadership team, driving continuous improvement initiatives through alignment with business owners and key technology partners.

    • Head of IT
      2006 - Jun 2020 · 14 yrs 6 mos

      Lead and develop the IT Strategy for a well-established business. Responsible for running all IT systems especially the huge SAP landscape together with a professional team to help the company achieving its goals now and in the future. Post Merger integration into Westlake Chemical.

    • Head of Supply Chain Management
      2002 - 2006 · 4 yrs

      Responsible for restructuring the SCM function including processes, tools and organization for a streamlined supply chain from demand planning to product delivery.