Dr. Michael Grün, MBA

CEO / Vorstandsvorsitzender

Germany

About

Hands on mentality combined with a demonstrated track record of execution, target orientation, a strong performance built on shared principles and objectives as well as a clear focus on growth and value creation. Willingness to take over responsibility. Strategic sense to deliver profitable growth of the business through sales and marketing efforts. Diplomacy in negotiation learned by applied experience in Sales and Procurement. Deftly in contact with intercultural mentalities e.g. Asian culture. Continually strive for substantial improvements of operational performance and efficiency - to keept costs under control. See communication as a major driver for a positive team atmosphere and business success. Open to provide mentoring and guidance to subordinates. Positive Thinking. Specialties: High performance sports as a track & field athlete (400m hurdles). Participation in World Championships, European Championships, Grand Prix, Member of the German National Team

Experience

  • CEO & Vorstandsvorsitzender at TIB Chemicals AG
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • CEO & President at WeylChem Group of Companies
    Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 · 9 mos

  • M&A Advisor at International Chemical Investors Group
    Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 · 3 mos

  • COO & Managing Director at Muenzing Chemie GmbH
    Sep 2012 - Jan 2023 · 10 yrs 5 mos

  • Lanxess (Leverkusen)
    • Vice President, Business Line Colorants
      Apr 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Management of all elements of the P&L including Strategy, Marketing & Sales force management, Operations, R&D, Technical Service & Development. Continually strive for substantial improvements of operational performance and efficiency - to keep cost control in place. Personell Management of > 150 employees

    • Director Global Procurement
      Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Strategic supplier & souring management for specialty raw materials, inorganics, polymers and commodities.

    • Head of Global Productmanagement, Rubber Chemicals
      Jan 2005 - Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Business Process Reengineering of Product Management in respect of reducing complexity, efficient cost management, optimization of business processes (cash management, risk management...). Strategic development of toll manufcaturing opportunities. Price strategies, production planning