As Head of the Business Unit Chemicals (BUC) for EMEA & Central Asia, you will be responsible for driving performance, profitability, and strategic growth across the region. Your role will include:

• Defining and executing the business strategy for the Chemicals BU in alignment with divisional objectives, tailored to the EMEA & CA region
• Leading and developing a high-performing team, setting objectives, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Driving business development by identifying new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and directly managing key accounts or focus markets
• Managing budgets and financial performance, including profitability monitoring, credit management, and internal pricing negotiations to support existing and future product portfolios
• Overseeing daily operations, optimizing organizational structures and processes for efficiency and scalability
• Monitoring performance KPIs, reporting regularly to management in Europe and globally, and sharing strategies and results at internal meetings
• Collaborating across functions (HR, Finance, Legal, other BUs) and contributing to company-wide initiatives such as Growth 4 Passion, Sustainability, Talent Conferences, and strategic projects
• Adapting to dynamic markets, staying informed of industry trends and competitor activities across key sectors such as inks, flavors & fragrances, aroma chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and personal care
• Supervising marketing activities, including managing the team leader responsible for marketing strategy and implementation

• University Master degree required, MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the European chemical industry and its various customer segments
• Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment
• Proven track record in a senior leadership role (e.g. Business Unit Manager or similar)
• Strong leadership and team development skills, with a focus on performance and value creation
• Solid understanding of financial management, business administration, and marketing
• Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Fluent in English, German is a strong asset

• Work-life balance and health
  Hybrid working model with 40 percent remote working per year, activity-based working,
  flexible working hours, paid business travel times, 30 days holiday, sabbatical option
  KuraSafe occupational safety programme, occupational health management, occupational medicine and psychosocial counselling, free beverages

• Pay and social benefits
  Attractive pay package based on the collective agreement for the German chemical industry, company pension plan and supplementary insurance, nursing care insurance, long-term account, foreign health insurance on business trips, subsidised canteen, parking close to your workplace

• Professional and personal development
  Intensive onboarding, regular development reviews, extensive opportunities for continuing professional development, digital learning platforms, coaching and mentoring
  foreign assignments, management and expert career paths, scope for external networking

• Culture and collaboration
  Respectful working environment, modern leadership culture, flat hierarchies, cross-functional and international collaboration, regular employee surveys, company suggestion plan, company events