Bernd Schlesselmann
About Bernd Schlesselmann
Bernd Schlesselmann is the Director of R&D for the Global Healthcare Division at Freudenberg Performance Materials, with extensive experience in research and development roles within the company and a strong academic background in chemistry and polymer chemistry.
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Bernd Schlesselmann serves as the Director of R&D for the Global Healthcare Division at Freudenberg Performance Materials. He assumed this role in 2021 and is based in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Current Role at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Bernd Schlesselmann is currently the Director of R&D for the Global Healthcare Division at Freudenberg Performance Materials. Since 2021, he has been responsible for overseeing research and development initiatives within the healthcare segment, ensuring advancements in product innovation and development.
Previous Roles at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Before assuming his current role, Bernd Schlesselmann served as the Head of R&D Europe for the Global Healthcare Division from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Manager R&D Medical, Hygiene, Adsorptives from 2014 to 2019. His long tenure at Freudenberg began in 2003 as Manager R&D Medical at Freudenberg Nonwovens, a role he held until 2013. Throughout his various roles, he contributed significantly to research and product development in healthcare and hygiene applications.
Experience at Hermes Schleifmittel GmbH
Bernd Schlesselmann worked at Hermes Schleifmittel GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, as Manager of Chemical Development from 1997 to 2003. During his six-year tenure, he specialized in the development of chemical solutions and materials, further solidifying his expertise in the field of chemical engineering.
Academic Background and Early Career
He completed his studies at Universität Hamburg, earning a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry/Chemical Engineering from 1994 to 1997. Preceding this, he obtained a Diplom in Chemistry from 1988 to 1993. His academic journey laid a solid foundation for his R&D career, which began as an R&D Associate at Universität Hamburg from 1994 to 1997.