Henk R. Randau, PhD
About Henk R. Randau, PhD
Henk R. Randau, PhD, is the SVP and General Manager of the Global Healthcare Division at Freudenberg Performance Materials, overseeing production facilities in Germany, the UK, and Japan, and managing a global sales network for healthcare products.
Title
Henk R. Randau, PhD, currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager at the Global Healthcare Division of Freudenberg Performance Materials. He has been in this role since 2019.
Company
Freudenberg Performance Materials is a sector of the Freudenberg Group, focusing on high-performance technical textiles. Henk oversees the healthcare division's initiatives in advanced wound care, transdermal solutions, bioresorbable materials, and medical foams. The division has production facilities in Germany, the UK, and Japan.
Previous Roles at Freudenberg Group
Before his current role, Henk served as the Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Business Development (2015-2018) and General Manager of the Industrial Division North America (2013-2014). Earlier, he was the CFO for Freudenberg Vilene China (2010-2013) and served as Desk Officer for the Management Board (2006-2010).
Early Career Experience
Henk began his career as a Strategic Financial Analyst at URSA International in Frankfurt, Germany (2004-2006). He later authored 'CHINA BUSINESS 2.0: Analyze the Economy, Understand the Society, and Manage Effectively' in 2014. His diverse roles have covered multiple continents, giving him rich global business insights.
Education and Expertise
Henk holds a PhD from Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule (2000-2003) and an MBA from the University of Trier (1994-1999). He also studied Business Management at the College of Charleston on a full scholarship and obtained a Professional Training certificate from Wepa. His educational background is supported by diplomas from Hilda Gymnasium and Galesville Ettrick Trempleau High School.