Bio

Fairness has always played an essential role in my life. At 16, I made the most important decision in my life and quit school. Despite this, I was given a fair chance on the job market, and although I returned to school shortly after, this experience stayed with me. Ever since, I’m an advocate for diverse teams, to equip everyone with equal opportunities to develop personally and professionally. I started my professional career at General Electric, which was a great learning experience. Up to this day, many of my decisions are shaped by what I picked up during those years. My professional path was also defined by the mentors I met along the way, especially in my roles at TE Connectivity. Today, I still turn to mentors for advice and appreciate their input. I started my journey at Haniel in 2017 as a Member of the Management Board and CEO at its Business Unit CWS. Taking on a role is about developing, and becoming CEO of Haniel represented an exciting challenge for me at a rapidly transforming company, led by strong family values. Haniel has a proud history and strong contribution to the development of Germany’s Ruhrgebiet. Part of my mission is to shift our attention and pride from the past to the future, primarily with our “enkelfähig” strategy (lit. “grandchild able”). Enkelfähig is about creating value for present and future generations and doing business the right way to benefit people, the planet, and societal progress. When you provide value to society, you will be successful as a business, and not the other way around. The better we do today, the more we can do for tomorrow. Plus, moving forward is a team effort. This is why I value and practice openness and learning from each other, encouraging a group dynamic in which everyone feels heard and inspired to contribute. I’m always looking to expand my horizons, connect with people, and exchange - especially on sustainability and longevity.