Holger Schlaefke

Holger Schlaefke currently serves as the Head of Technology and Commercialization at SMX since September 2023. With extensive experience in the textile industry, Holger has been a Global Marketing Manager at Huntsman Textile Effects since October 2010, where responsibilities include bridging research and commercialization teams and driving global implementation of market strategies. Previous roles include Global Business Development Manager at DyStar, with additional senior positions across various regional operations in Pakistan, India, Singapore, and Thailand, focusing on business development and technical expertise in textile dyes and auxiliaries. Holger's career began at BASF, serving as Regional Technical Manager in Malaysia.