Experienced Manage with over 20 years in Polyolefin industry. Excellent reputation for people focused leadership, resolving problems and willingness to learn new things. Reliable and passion for sustainability (e.g.: plastic recycling).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of competence center compounds & recyclates
Borealis
Linz, Austria
01.2022 - Current
Streamlined communication channels, enhanced internal information flow within research and development
Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
Ensure technical and social competences are built up and developed in alignment with Borealis business strategy and values.
Budget planning and assurance that investments and operation stay within budget
Programme management
Borealis
Linz, Austria
08.2018 - 12.2021
Developed comprehensive programme plans to achieve strategic objectives.
Established clear goals and benchmarks to measure programme/project success. Monitor and enforce budget adherence.
Improved team efficiency by fostering a collaborative work environment.
Innovation Project management team leader
Borealis
Linz, Upper Austria
08.2015 - 07.2018
Managed stakeholders' expectations for successful project delivery.
Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in smooth project execution.
Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
Ensured project management standards
Knowledge management expert
Borealis
Linz, Austria
12.2013 - 07.2015
Fostered a culture of learning and development by promoting knowledge sharing initiatives.
Collaborated with IT department to develop user-friendly knowledge management platforms.
Maintained up-to-date industry knowledge through continuous learning and professional development initiatives.
Organised training programmes, leading to enhanced employee understanding of the knowledge management system.
Competence Center Manager Polymerization
Borealis
Linz, Upper Austria
09.2010 - 12.2013
Research Area Manager Polypropylene
Borealis
LInz, Austria
02.2008 - 08.2010
Researcher
Borealis
Linz, Austria
03.2004 - 01.2008
Research Assistant
TU Vienna
Vienna, Austria
08.2001 - 02.2004
Teacher for chemistry and mathematics
Stadtschulrat Wien
Vienna, Austria
09.2001 - 07.2002
Teacher for chemistry and mathematics
Board of education
New York, USA
08.2000 - 08.2001
Education
Doctorate - Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry
VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vienna
10.2001 - 03.2004
Master Degree - Chemistry and Mathematics
VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vienna
10.1993 - 03.2000
Skills
Strong technical expertise and experience in the field of plastics
Recognised for sound decision making and for not being conflict avoiding
Demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire knowledge and insight
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Timeline
Head of competence center compounds & recyclates
Borealis
01.2022 - Current
Programme management
Borealis
08.2018 - 12.2021
Innovation Project management team leader
Borealis
08.2015 - 07.2018
Knowledge management expert
Borealis
12.2013 - 07.2015
Competence Center Manager Polymerization
Borealis
09.2010 - 12.2013
Research Area Manager Polypropylene
Borealis
02.2008 - 08.2010
Researcher
Borealis
03.2004 - 01.2008
Doctorate - Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry