Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
I am an experienced leader in the chemical industry with 15+ years of progressive responsibility in sales, strategic marketing, new business development, strategy and business line management and a passion for sustainability. I hold a track record of driving growth in specialty chemicals businesses, capturing value through innovation and developing high-performing teams based on a broad international experience (lived, studied and worked in Europe, the Americas and Asia) and grounded on a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an Executive MBA.
Identified opportunities existing for MCG to develop into a high value-added chemical/material company that delivers sustainable and profitable growth. Developed an understanding of core competencies, areas of focus and future growth on corporate level. Proposed organizational and cultural re-design for strategy implementation.
Build and grew the Sterra(TM) portfolio of high-performance engineering plastics with recycled content. Participating in the 2023 CVC Fast Forward program along with downstream customers funded by the Provincie Noord-Brabant (NL). Successful launch of the product line within 6 months; achieved sales revenue > X Mio €/a in second year after introduction. Project chosen as finalist for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2023.
Build, led and developed the European commercial team for battery materials. Executed market entry strategy for eLNO cathode material. Direct responsibility for major key accounts (OEM and cell manufacturer).
Definition and execution of the global strategy for the Industrial Resins division. Identification and targeting potential customers to grow the global business. Global opportunity pipeline filled and projects in commercialization to gain > XX Mio EUR/a new revenue.
Commercial lead for the European polyols business. Head of Sales and Technical Service.