Klaus Kern is an experienced professional in quality management and integrated management systems, currently serving as Leiter Integrierte Management Systeme at De Nora since October 2022. Previously, Klaus held the position of Director QEHS at OHL Gutermuth Industrial Valves GmbH from October 2009 to October 2022. Between 2007 and 2009, Klaus was Global Group Manager for Supplier Quality Assurance & Development at ANVIS Group. Klaus's extensive career at Umicore from 1986 to 2008 included roles such as Senior Manager for Total Quality Management & EHS, and Deputy Head of Applied Technology and Design, with experience across various subsidiaries including Umicore AG & Co. KG, OMG AG, and Degussa AG, where Klaus focused on quality management in technical materials.