About the speaker:Hanno Bruemmer is EVP and the Head of Supply Chain and Logistics at Covestro for all businesses in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America with more than €6 billion in sales. In his 25 years of experience in the process industry, he has held various positions with increasing responsibility in research, technology development and manufacturing at several facilities in Germany and the USA. Prior to his current role, he served as the SVP and Global Head of Production and Technology for the Polyurethanes business of Covestro, where he led multiple production departments across the globe and managed a several billion asset base. Hanno Bruemmer holds a Diploma and Ph.D in Chemistry. He serves as the Chair of the Industrial Advisory Board of EIIL – the European Institute for Industrial Leadership.

About the company: Covestro is a leading global manufacturer of chemicals and high-performance materials, specializing in high-tech polymers, polyurethanes, and specialty chemicals. These innovative materials find applications in a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, and more. You can find a list of Covestro’s brands here. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Leverkusen, Germany. Covestro’s success is built on the dedication and expertise of its 18,000 employees, who contribute to the company’s operations across 50 production sites worldwide. These facilities are strategically located in North and South America, Asia, and the Middle East, enhancing Covestro’s global presence and enabling it to effectively serve customers and foster partnerships around the world. The company places significant importance on sustainability and actively promotes the use of renewable resources and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Covestro’s commitment to responsible manufacturing has earned its recognition as a top performer in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) rankings. Covestro has won notable awards, such as the Best Polymer Producers Award 2022 from the Polymers for Europe Alliance, the German Innovation Award, Responsible Care Award, Manufacturing Leadership Award, and has consistently been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).

Revenue: EUR 18 billion

Employees: 18,000