Otto Stift

Otto Stift has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Otto has worked at Sun Chemical since 2017, where they currently hold the position of Director - Global Key Accounts. In this role, they are responsible for the commercial development and management of key accounts on a global scale. Prior to this, Otto served as the Commercial Director Advanced Materials EMEA, overseeing business development and commercial responsibilities in the EMEA region for various sectors such as advanced electronics, biotechnology, aerospace, and automotive.

Before joining Sun Chemical, Otto worked at DIC Performance Resins from 2012 to 2023, initially as the Managing Director and later also as the Commercial Director EMEA Advanced Materials. In these positions, they had full P&L and functional accountability throughout the value chain, managing various functions such as sales, finance, procurement, R&D, and human resources.

Prior to that, Otto served as the Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing South/Eastern Europe at NKT Cables from 2010 to 2012.

Earlier in their career, Otto worked at Sun Chemical from 2001 to 2010, holding several roles including Business Director Packaging Central Europe, Division Director Sheetfed Central Europe, and Assistant to Managing Director Central Europe.

Before joining Sun Chemical, Otto held various positions in sales and customer service in Canada, Panama, and Austria from 1994 to 2001.

Overall, Otto Stift has extensive experience in business development, commercial management, sales, and leadership roles in the chemical, materials, and manufacturing industries.

Otto Stift's education history includes a BA Honors in Political Science from Carleton University, obtained between 1990 and 1994. Prior to that, they completed an Austrian Matura at BRG1 Schottenbastei in 1989. Furthermore, they pursued an MA - DLG 32. Promotion in International Relations & Diplomacy at the Diplomatische Akademie Wien between 1995 and 1997. Additionally, Otto attended the Lycée Francais de Vienne from 1975 to 1986, but details on degrees or fields of study are not provided for this period.