More than 21 years of experience as general manager with global responsibility in the chemical and life science industry.

	Group Vice President, Specialty Fine Chemicals, Clariant International AG
		Restructuring and refocussing of Fine Chemicals business
		Implementation of strategic initiatives in the Americas and Asia
		Positioning of business for separation and divestiture
	Vice President, Cellulose Ethers, Clariant International
		Optimization of business processes and of positions with key accounts
		Development of novel products and new applications
		Transition into separate legal entity and divestiture
	Director Support Group, Functional Chemicals Division
		Reorganization and re-engineering of business processes
		SAP R/3 implementation and preparation for REACh

		Human Resource Management and Management Development programs
		Efficiency improvement programs in Supply Chain and Logistics
	Integration Project Manager, Hoechst Specialty Chemicals
		Pre-merger activities across diverse global organizations
		Integration and reorganization of post-merger businesses
	Business Manager Membranes, Hoechst Specialty Chem.
		Strategic positioning and development of a membrane separator business

	Licensed Pharmacist, University of Mainz, Germany
	M.S. in Polymer Chemistry (Diplom-Chemiker), University of Mainz, Germany
	Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry (Dr. rer.nat.), University of Mainz, Germany