Dirk Bormann

Dirk Bormann, Dr.-Ing., has a varied and extensive work experience. Dirk is currently serving as the Head of Operations Excellence for the Business Unit Light Metal at GF Casting Solutions since September 2019. Prior to this, they worked as the Werkleiter and Plant Manager at Trimet Automotive Holding GmbH from February 2017 to September 2019.

Before joining Trimet Automotive Holding GmbH, Dirk Bormann worked at TRIMET Aluminium SE from April 2011 to January 2017. During their tenure at TRIMET Aluminium SE, they held multiple roles including Leiter Projekt-Management, Stellvertretender Werkleiter, and Assistent der Geschäftsführung.

Earlier in their career, Dirk Bormann worked at Leibniz Universität Hannover, Institut für Werkstoffkunde from January 1999 to March 2011. Dirk'sroles at the institute included Bereichsleiter, Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, and Fachgruppenleiter.

Overall, Dirk Bormann has gained extensive experience in operations management, project management, and leadership throughout their career.

Dirk Bormann, Dr.-Ing., obtained their Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Energy and Process Engineering, from Leibniz Universität Hannover in 1998. Dirk then pursued further education and received their Doctorate in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution's Institute for Materials Science from 1999 to 2006. Additionally, they studied Economics at Fernhochschule Hagen from 2000 to 2002.