Sector Experience
Business Services
Manufacturing
Languages
English
German
Experience
Freund Consulting LLC
Management Consulting
Independent CTO
1/2017 - Present
Advise companies in product development, technology advancement and commercialization as well as innovation management.
Kraton Polymers
Other
CTO & SVP
9/2005 - 12/2016
Recruited by former Koch executive to lead R&D organization (research, technical services, new product and process technology development) with 100+ resources encompassing 10 global facilities (U.S., Netherlands, China, Japan, India, Brazil). Direct key infrastructure investments valued at $70MM. Forge joint development agreements (JDAs) with global clients (Henkel, 3M, Kimberly-Clark, IAC). Present innovation capabilities to customers and articulate value to analysts/investors during road show.
Koch Industries (Kosa, Invista)
Operations
R&D and Mfg Director
7/1994 - 8/2005
Leading global R&D and manufacturing organizations.
Hoechst AG
Other
R&D Scientist / Production Technologist
9/1989 - 6/1994
Developing new PET products and optimizing manufacturing processes. Managing global best practise teams.