| Born: | |
| December 22, 1964 | |
| Education: | |
| 1985 – 1993 | Studied chemistry (chemistry graduate with doctorate) |
| 1991 – 1995 | Master of Business Administration |
| Professional career: | |
| 1994 – 2001 | Wacker-Chemie GmbH (Division Silicone), Various positions in Marketing & Sales |
| 1998 – 2001 | Wacker Silicones Corporation (Michigan, USA), Business Team Leader Technical Specialties |
| 2001 – 2005 | Degussa AG Business Line Manager BioActives |
| 2005 – 2012 | President Division Electrical Insulation, Chairman of the Management Board ELANTAS GmbH |
| Since Nov 2012 | President Division ECKART Effect Pigments, Chairman of the Management Board ECKART GmbH |