Jean-Claude Adelbrecht

Executive Business Development Manager at hte GmbH

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

As far as I can recall Science has always been a topic I consider utterly fascinating. Curious about the world which surrounds us, I believe we can learn a great deal from it. After a decade studying Science, specializing in organic chemistry I earned a Ph.D. degree from Imperial College London. Destined for an academic career, I was given the opportunity to indulge in Business Development and thrive in this environment. I reckon that it is the right balance between my passion for Science and my appetite for Human interactions, exchange&confrontation of ideas. I find exciting to contribute to the success of companies, R&D organizations, academic centers by helping them find the right solutions to overcome their challenges. True believer of good communication: "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw

Experience

  • hte GmbH (9 yrs 4 mos)
    • Executive Business Development Manager
      May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Senior Business Development Manager
      Sep 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

      i strive to help you overcome the challenges you face with your catalytic processes (refining, petrochemical, environmental or renewables). Whether you are considering enhancing your testing capabilties (in house or outsourcing) to increase your R&D Output, or wish to make the optimum decision for your unit turnaround, i may certainly be, with hte's solutions, of assistance to you.

    • Business Development Manager
      Apr 2017 - Sep 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos

  • Director Business Development at Chemspeed Technologies AG
    Oct 2015 - Dec 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Sales activities and promotion of Chemspeed Workflow solutions in various segment markets: Pharma, Catalyst, Paints&Coatings and Personal Care 􀁸 Develop sales and marketing plans for India, Japan, Korea and South East Asia 􀁸 Management of a network of distributors in Asia

  • Director Business Development at Avantium Technologies
    Nov 2011 - Oct 2015 · 4 yrs

    Activities focusing on the Flowrence Technology (fixed bed reactors for catalytic conversion) 􀁸 Generated new leads in existing markets such as North America and Europe. 􀁸 Created business opportunities to new markets such as Asia and Middle East. 􀁸 Developed sales and marketing plans for new markets. 􀁸 Strategic Account Management 􀁸 Flowrence Technology Product Management 􀁸 Improved customer service and support relationship with existing customers resulting in a significant increase in service contract sales and upgrade package purchases

  • Chemspeed Technologies (Basel, Basel, Switzerland)
    • Business Manager Asia
      2007 - 2011 · 4 yrs

      Sales Position focusing around Chemspeed product portfolio 􀁸 Managed a network of distributors for Chemspeed in Asia (Japan, Singapore, Korea, India, Taiwan) 􀁸 Successfully initiated the development and expansion of sales into the Japanese and Indian markets

    • Support Chemist
      Feb 2004 - Apr 2007 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Prepared and executed a variety of different workflows on Chemspeed's workstations 􀁸 Coordinated post-sales activities from a technical stand point 􀁸 Presented Chemspeed's workflow solutions during demos & tests and at conferences 􀁸 Carried out on-site installation and training for customers 􀁸 Contributed to scientific collaborations and presentations

  • Intern at Rhone-Poulenc Rorer
    1997 - 1998 · 1 yr

    Research internship centered on the synthesis of 4 families of fungicides using an innovative combinatorial technique