Benedikt Thünker is a seasoned expert in digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and Industry 4.0, with a particular focus on the chemical and resource industries. Based in the Düsseldorf-Ruhr region, he has over a decade of experience driving innovation and operational excellence in complex industrial environments.

Currently, Benedikt serves as Director of Smart Operations Portfolio Management at Evonik Operations GmbH, where he leads initiatives to modernize digital plants and implement cutting-edge solutions. Prior to this, he was instrumental in developing digital tools as a Project Manager, focusing on analytics and smart manufacturing strategies.

Before joining Evonik, Benedikt honed his expertise in management consulting roles at PwC Deutschland and Accenture, where he supported clients in the chemicals, energy, and natural resources sectors. His career has been defined by his ability to translate strategic vision into actionable solutions, enhance organizational design, and foster continuous improvement.

With a strong foundation in change management, stakeholder engagement, and relationship building, Benedikt is recognized for his strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, and ability to navigate complex challenges.

Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. While we don’t produce electric cars, aircraft, medications or 3D printers, Evonik is part and parcel of these and many other end products. That’s because we contribute the small things that make a big difference. We make electric car batteries perform better, aircraft greener, medications more effective and 3D printers more efficient. In short: We think beyond the bounds of chemistry to make the world a better place. Today and tomorrow. We are an international group with a workforce of over 32,000 people spread across more than one hundred locations. Our daily work is shaped by global concerns, such as sustainability, diversity and digitalization. In all our business decisions, we take the present and future generations into consideration. After all, being ready for tomorrow is our business.