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
2022.01 - 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
2018.08 - 2021.12
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
2015.08 - 2018.07
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
2013.12 - 2015.07
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
2010.09 - 2013.12
Research Area Manager Polypropylene
Borealis
LInz, Austria
2008.02 - 2010.08
Researcher
Borealis
Linz, Austria
2004.03 - 2008.01
Research Assistant
TU Vienna
Vienna, Austria
2001.08 - 2004.02
Teacher for chemistry and mathematics
Stadtschulrat Wien
Vienna, Austria
2001.09 - 2002.07
Teacher for chemistry and mathematics
Board of education
New York, USA
2000.08 - 2001.08
Education
Doctorate - Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry
VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vienna
2001.10 - 2004.03
Master Degree - Chemistry and Mathematics
VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Vienna
1993.10 - 2000.03
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
2022.01 - Current
Programme management
Borealis
2018.08 - 2021.12
Innovation Project management team leader
Borealis
2015.08 - 2018.07
Knowledge management expert
Borealis
2013.12 - 2015.07
Competence Center Manager Polymerization
Borealis
2010.09 - 2013.12
Research Area Manager Polypropylene
Borealis
2008.02 - 2010.08
Researcher
Borealis
2004.03 - 2008.01
Doctorate - Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry / Macromolecular Chemistry
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