Through various positions in process analytical engineering, plant management and process automation in polymer industry I have gained extensive experience in optimizing processes and operations as well as establishing continuous improvement and motivating teams to strive for efficiency. In addition, I enjoyed several years of international work experience in multinational & interdisciplinary teams, hierarchical levels as well as collaboration with internal and external customers with focus on strategic alignment of the investment portfolio. My on-the-job experience in different positions in Germany and China has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, leadership experience as well as insights in organization, company standards and cultural influences in the chemical industry. I am currently working in the context of energy efficiency, climate neutrality and circular economy, which my team at Energy Excellence fully supports. As Global Energy Management Officer, my team and I continue to develop our DIN EN ISO 50001 certified energy management system and support our sites in developing energy efficiency measures to ensure continual improvement on the journey of transformation towards Climate Neutrality and a Circular Economy.

The Pop in My Job:

What is so fascinating about working in the chemical industry, I was once asked by graduates at a university event. My answer remains the same: the collaboration with many intelligent people from different backgrounds and with a common goal, the range of challenges that constantly reinvents itself, and the mastery of complexity that any well managed chemical plant demonstrates every day.

Although independent as recently as September 2015, Covestro has already proven itself a major player in the polymer materials field. Find key data on our setup and performance here. Shortly after independence, Covestro was listed on the stock exchange. Since then, we have proven to our customers and investors that we have what it takes: a strong and efficient product base combined with the flexibility and sense of purpose of a start-up, fueled by 80 years of experience. The backbone of our organization’s success are our 17,900 employees, who work at 50 production sites across the globe. Our activities are coordinated from our corporate headquarters in Leverkusen, Germany. Thanks to the sound setup of our company and its innovative power, we have achieved a reliable course of growth and consolidated our standing in the global markets. In fiscal 2021, Covestro achieved-Group sales of EUR 15.9 billion and generated EBITDA of EUR 3.1 billion. Core volumes sold were up by 10%. The free operating cash flow increased to EUR 1.4 billion.