Stefan Wieland

Catalysis makes the difference

Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area

About

After a 30 years career in industry, in Research, Applied Technology and Production, covering the fields of Organosilanes, Polysiloxanes, and Catalysts (Fuel Cells, hydrogen production and purification, various Industrial and Petrochemical, Polyolefine, Pharma and Agro applications) I am now providing consultancy support. My special interest is in problem solving via innovative approaches (just do it the opposite way as usual).

Experience

  • Consultant at Stefan Wieland - Consulting
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

    After a 30 years career in industry, in Research, Applied Technology and Production, covering the fields of Organosilanes, Polysiloxanes, and Catalysts (Fuel Cells, hydrogen production and purification, various Industrial and Petrochemical, Polyolefine, Pharma and Agro applications) I am now providing consultancy support. My special interest is in problem solving via innovative approaches (just do it the opposite way as usual).

  • Global Head of R&D Catalysts at EVONIK RESOURCE EFFICIENCY GMBH
    Apr 2011 - Dec 2018 · 7 yrs 9 mos

    Global Responsibility for Catalyst Research & Development and Applied Technology in the Business Line Catalysts covering Precious Metal Powder -, Activated Base Metal -, Oils & Fats -, Industrial Fixed Bed -, Polyolefine Catalysts. Overseeing groups in Germany, USA, India, China and Japan.

  • Evonik (7 yrs 11 mos)
    • Vice President Production and Technology Catalysts
      Jan 2006 - Oct 2011 · 5 yrs 10 mos

      Having started as a Plant Manager in catalyst production responsibility expanded over time to become global head of Production and Technology overseeing the production and engineering in the business line Catalysts in Germany, USA, Brazil, India, China, Japan

    • Plant Manager
      Dec 2003 - Dec 2005 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Various at Degussa, Degussa-Huels, OMG, Umicore
    Jan 1989 - Nov 2003 · 14 yrs 11 mos

    Research Chemist, Applied Technology Manager, Project Manager, Program Director: Organosilanes, Polysiloxanes, Catalysts, Fuel Processing Catalysts (automotive and stationary applications), Fuel Cells