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Christoph Kuhlmann

Managing Director at Metall-Chemie Holding

Christoph Kuhlmann has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. Christoph began their career as a PhD student at the University of Bielefeld, where they taught and conducted research in inorganic chemistry. Christoph then worked as a Senior Management Consultant at Bayer before moving on to roles such as Head Global SC Controlling and Head Global Trading/PM.

Kuhlmann later joined Covestro, where they served as the Head of Strategy, Planning, and Forecasting for the PUR business unit. Christoph developed and implemented business models, identified strategic opportunities, and successfully reduced working capital through supply chain financing.

After their time at Covestro, Kuhlmann joined Honeywell, where they held multiple roles including Senior Manager Strategic Marketing, Head of Global Product Management, and Business Director with global P&L responsibility. Christoph led transformational change in the commercial team, oversaw portfolio and pricing responsibility, and played a key role in M&A activities.

Kuhlmann also worked as a lecturer at FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management, teaching various subjects related to economics and management. Currently, they serve as the Managing Director of Metall-Chemie Holding GmbH.

Christoph Kuhlmann's education history includes multiple degrees and certifications. Christoph obtained a PhD in Chemistry from Bielefeld University, where they also earned a Diploma in Chemistry during their undergraduate studies from 1990 to 1997. In 2005, Christoph attended the MIT Sloan School of Management, where they completed an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from 2005 to 2009. Christoph also attended St. Gallen Business School from 2005 to 2008, acquiring a Diploma in Controlling.

In terms of additional certifications, Christoph received an AI for Business Sprint certification from IMD in September 2022.

There is no information available regarding Christoph's earliest education at Aggertalgymnasium.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director

    August, 2018 - present