Ulrich Christmann

About

Since May 2020, Ulrich Christmann is heading the global PCT organization of Lanxess. Previously, he gained broad experience in automation technology over many years in different global roles with increasing responsibility within Bayer. In his expert role, he led direction for Bayer’s automation strategy in production by identifying new trends in process automation through co-innovation with suppliers, industry associations and research institutes. He represents Lanxess automation interests in NAMUR and through intense collaboration with ZVEI and other supplier organisations. He leads NAMUR’s work area “automation project engineering and construction” since 2013.

Experience

• Head of Global PCT at LANXESS
  May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos

• Key Expert Automation Strategy at Bayer AG
  Jul 2018 - May 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

   Leading direction for Bayer’s automation strategy in production  Identifying new trends in process automation through co-innovation with suppliers, industry associations and research institutes

• Head of Engineering - Process Control Technology at Bayer Technology Services GmbH and Bayer AG
  Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 · 6 yrs 6 mos

   Leading the automation engineering department in Bayer’s global engineering function  Global responsibility for the automation discipline in CapEx projects

• Head of Global Process Automation at Bayer MaterialScience
  Aug 2010 - Dec 2011 · 1 yr 5 mos

   Leading direction for the global automation strategy of all production sites  Heading a global group of automation experts to develop and maintain technical standards and best practices tailored to production needs

• Head of Process Control Technology at Bayer Antwerpen NV
  Aug 2007 - Jul 2010 · 3 yrs

   Member of the site management committee with responsibility for the site automation function  Delivering all maintenance (OpEx) and project (CapEx) services to the Bayer and Lanxess production facilities