Guido Kirchhof
About Guido Kirchhof
Guido Kirchhof is the EAME Product Manager for Asphalt & Fuels Specialties at ExxonMobil, responsible for business strategy and regional earnings in the asphalt and specialty products sector.
Current Position at ExxonMobil
Guido Kirchhof is currently employed at ExxonMobil as the EAME Product Manager for Asphalt & Fuels Specialties. Since 2018, he has been responsible for aligning and coordinating the business strategy for specialty products in the Brussels Area, Belgium. His role includes overseeing revenue initiatives and logistical projects related to asphalt and specialty products, as well as acting as the primary business interface for regional earnings contribution in this sector.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current position, Guido Kirchhof held several roles at ExxonMobil in the Brussels Area, Belgium. From 2016 to 2018, he was the EAME Asphalt Supply & Operations Manager, managing supply chain operations. He served as France Inland Finished Product Trader from 2013 to 2016, and Pricing Tactics Advisor from 2010 to 2013. Earlier, from 2009 to 2010, he was the Global Business Process & Services Analyst.
Experience at Esso Netherlands B.V.
Guido Kirchhof's tenure at Esso Netherlands B.V. spanned from 2000 to 2009. He began as a Retail Pricing Analyst and quickly advanced to Territory Manager (Retail Sales), a position he held for six years. Following this, he became the Esso Card Key Account Manager for the Benelux region, where he managed key client relationships and business development until 2009.
Educational Background
Guido Kirchhof has a robust academic background. He earned a Bachelor Degree in International Business and Languages from HZ University of Applied Sciences, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. In 2021, he completed the Mooc IFP Energy Transition course at IFP School, focusing on innovation towards a low-carbon future. This education underpins his extensive career in the energy and specialty products sectors.
Early Career and Training
Early in his career, Guido Kirchhof gained valuable experience through traineeships. In 2000, he worked as a Trainee at Standox GmbH, a subsidiary of DuPont in Wuppertal, Germany, for eight months. He also spent six months as a Trainee at Teco Industries in Puteaux, France, from 1998 to 1999. These roles provided him with foundational industry knowledge and skills.