Education
Master of Science, Munich (Germany) Technology U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Organometallic Chemistry, Munich (Germany) Technology U., 1971.
Master of Science, Munich (Germany) Technology U., 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Organometallic Chemistry, Munich (Germany) Technology U., 1971.
Director technical development, Spang & Company, Stuttgart, Germany, 1972-1974; product manager chemicals division, Degussa AG, Frankfurt, Germany, 1974-1977; in corporation development, catalyst/metals division, Degussa AG, Teterboro, New Jersey, 1977-1981; director strategic planning and business development, inorganic chemical, Degussa AG, Frankfurt, 1981-1985; executive vice president, president chemical group, Degussa Corporation, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, 1985-1987; member Executive Board, Degussa AG, Frankfurt, 1987-1996; president, Chief Executive Officer, Degussa AG, Frankfurt, since 1996.