Michael Ertl

Michael Ertl holds a distinguished career in the chemical industry, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of the Business Unit Inorganic Pigments at LANXESS since January 2005, where responsibilities include overseeing a significant global division with over 1,300 employees and multiple production sites across several countries. With expertise in P&L management, Ertl has also led the Business Line for Benzyl Products & Inorganic Acids, achieving market leadership and managing a substantial acquisition. Previous roles at LANXESS include Head of the Chempark Office and Senior Vice President of Maintenance and Engineering, where notable accomplishments included cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives. Prior to LANXESS, Ertl spent over a decade at Bayer, where leadership roles spanned engineering, production optimization, and the establishment of new manufacturing processes. Educational qualifications include degrees from RWTH Aachen University, ESMT Berlin, and Poensgen, focusing on management and engineering.