H&R GmbH & Co KgaA
Jens Mehrkens possesses extensive experience in refinery technology and management, currently serving as Geschäftsleiter Wirtschaftlichkeit & Technologie at H&R Group since January 2013. In this role, Jens oversees operations in Hamburg and Salzbergen, focusing on economic performance and technological advancements. Previously, Jens held positions as Geschäftsführer/Werkleiter, Director Refinery Technologies and Strategy at H&R International GmbH, and Managing Director at H&R Ölwerke Schindler GmbH from 2006 to 2012. Jens began their career as Betriebsleiter, providing a strong foundation in operational leadership. Educational qualifications include a Diplom-Ingenieur in Verfahrenstechnik from Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and a Chemielaborant certification from DOW Chemical.
H&R GmbH & Co KgaA
H&R GmbH & Co KGaA is a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of crude oil-based chemical and pharmaceutical products and precision plastic components. It operates through three segments: Chemical-Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Refining (ChemPharm Refining), Chemical-Pharmaceutical Raw Materials Sales (ChemPharm Sales) and Plastics. The ChemPharm Refining segment comprises two refineries in Germany, which produce plasticizers, paraffins, white oils and base oils; the ChemPharm Sales segment includes production and distribution sites worldwide and its main products are label-free plasticizers for the tire industry, as well as paraffins for various applications, and the Plastics segment produces precision plastic parts and molding tools to manufacture precision plastic parts.