Steffen Hofacker

Steffen Hofacker is an experienced professional in the field of chemistry and regulatory affairs, currently serving as the Head of Regulatory Affairs EMEA at Clariant since September 2013, overseeing chemical compliance across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Prior to this role, Steffen held multiple positions at Clariant, including Head of the Competence Center for Colorants and Functional Chemicals, where global research activities for colorants and functional chemicals were managed, and Head of the R&D Center Colorants, providing expertise across business units. Steffen's previous experience at Bayer MaterialScience includes roles such as Director of Marketing for the Coatings, Adhesives, and Specialties business unit and Global Head of the Cosmetic Business, along with positions focused on product management and business development. Steffen's career began at Bayer AG, where responsibilities included establishing research collaborations and leading a lab focused on scratch-resistant coatings. Steffen holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Fraunhofer-Institute for Silicate Research and a Diploma in Chemistry from Justus Liebig University Giessen.