PhD in Organic Chemistry as well as an Executive MBA from Mannheim Business School, with more than 10 years of R&D leadership and innovation management experience. Skilled in aligning R&D excellence with business strategy, fostering innovation ecosystems, and enabling sustainable growth. Executive education includes Innovation Management programs at RWTH Aachen and MIT. Strong track record in directing R&D, managing complex technology portfolio, and successfully driving projects from concept to commercialization. Core competencies: R&D Leadership, Innovation Management, R&D Portfolio & Project Management, Technology Commercialization, Strategic Partnerships.