Holographic Lightguiding

Global responsibility for the Retrofit Anti-Reflective Coating business in the Solar Industry covering Business Development, Sales, Market Communication, Application Development and Technical ServiceManaging external Coating partnersDevelop Business Models

• Profitably managing all global non-captive UHMW-PE accounts exceeding 10 Mio. € in annual revenue• Developed new market opportunities for­ - UHMW-PE (Stamylan®) in Li-Ion battery separators, Filter & Membranes, Compounding and Biomedical with potential annual revenue of > 20 Mio. €­ - UHMW-PE fiber (Dyneema®) in Protective Workwear and Safety Shoes with potential annual revenue of > 15 Mio. €• Established supply chains, a distributor agreement in China for Li-Ion battery market, built partnerships and realized first sales• Evaluated supply chain dynamics, competition, regulatory requirements and IP landscape

• Continuously analysed market dynamics and competitor landscape of UHMW-PE and high performance fiber industry incl. market growth, pricing, product performance• Supported strategic decision making of DSM Dyneema leadership team and Business Directors• Generated end user insights of several industries incl. Protective Workwear, Ropes, Military, Law Enforcement (focus group interviews, consultancy, trade shows)

• Identify and create business opportunities for DSM’s analytical services in Polymer and Pharma industry• Achieved a preferred supplier status at a leading Pharma company in Belgium• Developed joint services of innovative diagnostics and extensive analytics with a BioTech company (CellMade)

• Development of intumescent fire protecting products based on polyurethane foam including feasibility phase, development and scale up• Achieved 3 product launches in Europe and North America• Leading a team of 4 people

• Analytical support for the development of Carbon Black and Silica used as additives in rubber applications (automotive, specialties)

Resin development