Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Experienced Executive in B2B Industries | Managing Director | Geschäftsführer | CEO Strategic Visionary | Global Leader | Entrepreneurial Mindset | Chemicals I'm an executive with a passion for strategic thinking and a knack for seeing the bigger picture. My entrepreneurial attitude drives me to continuously seek new opportunities and challenge the status quo. With a career spanning various domains, I bring extensive experience in global chemical management, a proven track record in leading international and diverse teams, and the flexibility to thrive in dynamic environments. Key Strengths: Strategic Thinking and Vision: My career has been defined by a commitment to strategic thinking. I excel at identifying opportunities and envisioning the future landscape. Whether it's developing a buy and build strategy or shaping a regulatory roadmap, I always aim to position businesses for long-term success. Leadership with Clarity and Autonomy: I believe in leadership through clear goals and the freedom to operate. My teams are given the direction they need to excel while also having the autonomy to innovate and make impactful decisions. This approach fosters a culture of accountability and achievement. Global Chemical Management and Intercultural Expertise: With a team present in 20+ countries, I understand the nuances of global business management. I've navigated (and lived in) diverse cultural landscapes and successfully managed teams across borders. Adaptability and Motivation for New Challenges: I thrive on new challenges. They motivate me to push boundaries and drive transformational change. Whether it's managing key accounts, handling investor relations, or leading complex M&A transactions, I approach each endeavor with enthusiasm. Broad Corporate and SME Experience: My career has been marked by versatility in a complex and highly regulated environment: I have managed global and diverse businesses with multi-100m€ sales and teams of 200 in more than 20 countries. I have championed regulatory affairs and worked with investors. I've been a catalyst in M&A transactions, managed asset projects, and led organizational transformations. My ability to adapt and excel across diverse corporate functions has been proven in multiple career steps over the last 20+ years. I'm passionate about creating value, fostering innovation, and embracing change. If you're seeking a strategic thinker, a global leader, and an adaptable professional who thrives on challenges, let's connect to explore how my expertise can drive growth and success in your organization.
As a Member of the Advisory Board I engage with the Elfin Group and its leadership team on its strategic direction, focus and allocation of funds. I advise its group companies on its business models, route to market and products as well as strategic positioning. As Executive Company Builder I work with Elfin’s core leadership team on setting up new ventures, defining business models and company structure up to identifying and hiring key talent.
At KL.AR Associates, I consult and mentor start-ups, throw myself into learning “new” things such as AI, about the energy transition and transforming our country from an industrial heartland to a prosperous future. I am advising private equity, venture capital and corporates on targets in the chemical, life science and circularity space. At the same time I start looking for what’s next, what excites me most and where I can contribute to my full potential.
Heading our global Business Line Actives & Disinfection serving Biosecurity, Energy, Industrial/ Recreational Water as well as Disinfection end markets with our premium range of biocides active ingredients, formulation and downstream biosecurity products. Global P&L responsible for Marketing, Sales, Technical & R&D as well as Regulatory Affairs. Responsible for about 200 FTE and $400m sales. In addition, Managing Director for one of the business production legal entities, Theseo Deutschland GmbH
Heading the Global Regulatory Team Biocides. Responsible for achieving and maintaining the “right to market” as well as shaping business strategy in regulated markets. Cost and capex budget owner. Leading the Lanxess advocacy work on biocides as chairman of the VCI biocides chapter as well as member of the Management Committee of the Cefic Biocides Group.
Investor Relation Manager, reporting to the SVP Investor Relation. Company speaker to investors and analysts. Part of project team of capital increase, restructuring and M&A communication.