Background

Risse, Klaus H. was born on February 3, 1929 in Bonn, Germany. Son of Heinz and Erika (Hannessen) Risse.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, University Munich, 1955.

Career

Various positions in pharmaceutical research and production, Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Federal Republic of Germany, 1955-1963; various positions in Agro-Chemical division, Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Federal Republic of Germany, 1963-1971; head Agro-Chemical division worldwide, Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Federal Republic of Germany, 1971-1983; vice chairman, chief Executive officer-elect, Miles Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, 1983-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Miles Inc., Elkhart, Indiana, since 1984. Board directors Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Association, Washington, Ameritrust National Bank. Honorary board director Ameritrust Indiana Corporation, Indianapolis and Elkhart, Indiana.

Achievements

• Klaus H. Risse has been listed as a noteworthy company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory council College of Science, University Notre Dame (Indiana), 1988. Member Indiana C. of Chamber (board directors since 1984).

Connections

Married Gudrun Meissner, November 30, 1985.

Father:

Heinz Risse

Mother:

Erika (Hannessen) Risse

Spouse:

Gudrun Meissner