Björn Steckel

Björn Steckel has a diverse work experience in the chemicals industry. Björn started their career in 2005 at HELM AG, where they worked in various roles including Graduate Management Trainee, Product Manager for Propylene Glycols & Ethanolamines, and Head of Department for Inorganic Acids & Lyes and Ethanolamines & Ethoxylates. During their time at HELM AG, they focused on global product management, market studies, marketing concepts, and establishing long-term supply agreements with global producers.

Steckel joined Helm US Corporation in 2019 and held several executive roles. Björn served as the Executive Vice President Business Line Steering Americas from November 2019 to August 2021, Executive Vice President Derivatives US from September 2020 to August 2021, and currently holds the position of President Chemicals Americas starting from September 2021.

Overall, Steckel's work experience highlights their expertise in chemical product management, market analysis, and leadership in the industry.

Björn Steckel completed their Master of Science in Executive Master of Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership (EMDIEL) from ESCP Business School in 2018-2019. Prior to this, they obtained a degree in Business Science and Management, specifically a Diplomkaufmann (FH) from Fachhochschule Nordakademie Elmshorn, from 2005 to 2009. In 2007, Björn Steckel also attended Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico, although the degree and field of study for this period are unspecified.