Horst Rottbeck

Horst Rottbeck is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as Vice President BES EMEA Controlling and Head of EMEA Controlling at Brenntag since September 2010, Rottbeck oversees the EMEA controlling department, managing financial, logistics, IT, and strategic projects. Previously, Rottbeck held the position of Manager Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions at Brenntag, leading M&A transactions and business development initiatives. Prior experience includes Manager Valuation & Strategy at PwC, where Rottbeck specialized in IFRS accounting and M&A advisory, and Manager and Senior Consultant roles at Deloitte focusing on tax optimization and transfer pricing. Rottbeck's career began at Rottbeck Spedition GmbH as General Management, where responsibilities included managing sales and IT projects. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science from ESCP Business School, ranked among the top 5 globally in finance, M&A, and strategy, and an additional Master of Science from City, University of London.