Rainer Bersem

» Successfully developed the thermal paper additives business to market leader position » Business leadership and P&L responsibility » 2014: key investment project – relocation and capacity increase of production unit in China » Direct management of Top 20 customers globally » Management of key supply partners » Matrix responsibilities for Production and R&D » Member of the Connect Leadership team » Leading Regulatory, Compliance and Quality Management within the group

» Formation of a new marketing group within integration of Ciba activities into BASF » Responsible for 4 main product groups » Development and implementation of strategy to re-structure unprofitable product groups

- Formation of a new internal startup. - Development and launch of a new technology platform for laser marking on flexible packaging - Strategy development and implementation

Business responsibility for paper products for carbonless and thermal paper as well as barrier effects (fluoro chemicals). • Formation of a new Business Unit focusing on specialty paper products. • Significant annual turnover. • Strategy development and implementation. • Stabilization of existing businesses • Development and launch of new technology platforms

Direct responsible for Marketing & Sales of Color Change technologies for Paper, indirect for R&D and Production » Successful transition of UK based production to Joint Venture in China and new production plant in India » Strategy development and implementation to grow in a relocating market (Europe, North America to Asia) » Responsible for strategic sourcing - Member of the Board of Directors of a production JV in China

Paper Technology