Karsten Rettmann
About Karsten Rettmann
Karsten Rettmann is a retired Sector Specialist and Key Account Manager in Automotive Lubricants, formerly with ExxonMobil, with a career spanning nearly 30 years.
Current Role and Experience
Karsten Rettmann is currently retired and exploring new challenges. He previously had a long career at ExxonMobil, where he last held the position of Sector Specialist / Key Account Manager Automotive Lubricants from 2018 to 2021, based in Hamburg, Germany.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before his retirement, Karsten Rettmann served as Managing Director / Geschäftsführer of ESSO Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, a role he held for 5 years from 2013 to 2018. This position was a key leadership role within ExxonMobil, where he was responsible for overseeing significant operational functions within the company.
Sales and Management Expertise
Karsten Rettmann accumulated extensive experience in sales and management during his tenure at ExxonMobil. From 2001 to 2013, he held roles such as Asphalt Area Manager Central Europe & BNL and Territory Sales Manager Basestocks Central Europe & BNL. In these roles, he managed sales operations and strategic initiatives across various regions.
Early Career in Sales
Karsten Rettmann began his career in sales with roles focused on the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. From 1993 to 2001, he served as Manager Lubes Sales Former Soviet Union and Sales Manager Lubes Former Soviet Union, gaining valuable regional expertise and market insights.
Initial Industry Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Karsten Rettmann worked at Hamburg Süd. From 1983 to 1991, he gained foundational experience as Professional Education Shipping Manager and Sales Marketing Manager, focusing on sales and marketing within the shipping industry, based in Hamburg, Germany.