Peter Karbaum

Peter Karbaum is an experienced professional in the chemical industry, currently serving as VP of Global Production & Technology at LANXESS for the Lubricant Additives Business since September 2017. In addition to this role, Peter leads Global Site Sustainability & Compliance and previously held positions including Senior Plant Manager and Plant Manager within the same company. Prior to LANXESS, Peter was Industrialization Manager at ARLANXEO and held the position of Innovation Master Black Belt at Clariant. Peter's career began at LANXESS in 2011, where roles included R&D Manager and Scientist. Peter holds a PhD in Chemistry from The University of Bonn, a certification in Rubber Technology from Leibniz Universität Hannover, and a Diplom in Chemistry from The University of Bonn, alongside an Abitur from Marienschule Euskirchen.