| Born: | |
| 1966 | Buxtehude |
| Education: | |
| 1986 – 1995 | Study of chemistry (graduate chemist with doctorate) |
| Professional career: | |
| 1995 – 2003 1995 – 1998 1998 – 2003 | Th. Goldschmidt AG, Essen, Germany Manager Polyether synthesis Technical Manager Flexible Foam |
| 2003 – 2008 2003 – 2006 2006 – 2008 | Degussa AG (bis Ende 2006)/Evonik Degussa GmbH Global Technical Director Polyurethane Additives, Essen, Germany Business Director Asia & Technical Director Asia (Lab & Prod.), Shanghai, China |
| 2008 – 2020 2008 – 2011 2011 – 2013 2014 – 2020 | Evonik Industries AG Corporate Strategy Officer Senior Vice President BL Comfort & Insulation, Evonik Nutrition & Care, Additives for Polyurethane Foams Senior Vice President BL Care Solutions, Evonik Nutrition & Care, Ingredients for Home & Personal Care |
| 2021 – 2023 | BYK-Chemie GmbH Chairman of the Management Board, Division President Additives & Instruments |
| Since 2023 | Member of the Management Board ALTANA AG |