Dominic Kramer
About Dominic Kramer
Dominic Kramer is the Director of Global R&D and New Business Development at Freudenberg Performance Materials, with extensive experience in polymers, technical textiles, and diverse markets such as Automotive, Energy, and General Industry.
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Dominic Kramer is the Director Global R&D And New Business Development at Freudenberg Performance Materials. He is responsible for overseeing research and development as well as spearheading new business development.
Current Role at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Dominic Kramer is currently positioned as the Director Global R&D And New Business Development at Freudenberg Performance Materials, starting in 2024. Although there is an error in the provided tenure time frame, his primary responsibilities include leading global R&D initiatives and driving new business opportunities from the company’s base in Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland.
Previous Roles at Freudenberg Performance Materials
Throughout his career at Freudenberg Performance Materials, Dominic Kramer has held multiple roles. From 2021 to 2024, he served as the Director Global R&D General Industry. Before that, he worked as the Manager R&D Energy/Specialties from 2017 to 2021, the R&D Manager Specialties from 2014 to 2017, and the Project Manager Polyurethanes from 2011 to 2014.
Experience at University of Freiburg
Prior to joining Freudenberg Performance Materials, Dominic Kramer was a Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (Postdoktorand) at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg im Breisgau for one year, from 2010 to 2011. In this academic role, he furthered his research skills and expertise.
Education and Expertise
Dominic Kramer holds a Doktor (Ph.D.) in Polymer Chemistry from The University of Freiburg, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He also earned a Diplom-Chemiker degree in Chemistry from the same university, having studied there from 2001 to 2006. His educational background provides a solid foundation in polymers and technical textiles.
Skills and Industry Experience
Dominic Kramer has a robust background in polymers and technical textiles, leveraging his expertise across various markets, including Automotive, Energy, and General Industry. He focuses on customer and market-centric product development and advocates for a people-focused organizational culture. His efforts in driving new business development and growth initiatives are well-recognized.