Detlef Schotten
About Detlef Schotten
Detlef Schotten is the CEO of thyssenkrupp Schulte / OU Materials Western Europe, with extensive experience in supply chain operations and product management on a global scale.
Current Position at Thyssenkrupp
Detlef Schotten currently serves as the CEO of thyssenkrupp Schulte / OU Materials Western Europe based in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the company's material services in Western Europe. In this position, he brings extensive experience in supply chain operations and product management to the forefront.
Past Roles at Thyssenkrupp
Prior to his current role, Detlef Schotten held several significant positions at thyssenkrupp. He was the CEO of OU Materials Eastern Europe / Asia Pacific for 11 months in 2019. From 2015 to 2019, he served as the Head of Global Product Management and Supply Chain for the Business Area Materials Services. Schotten also held the role of COO of the Operating Unit Metals Germany and Chairman of thyssenkrupp Metalserv from 2012 to 2015. Between 2009 and 2012, he was the CEO of the Operating Unit Steel Services Europe, demonstrating a strong track record of leadership within the company.
Early Career at Thyssenkrupp and Sandvik GmbH
Detlef Schotten began his career at Sandvik GmbH, where he served in various sales management roles from 1983 to 1993, focusing on stainless steel markets in East Germany and Düsseldorf. He transitioned to thyssenkrupp in 1993, starting as Branch Sales Manager for Thyssen Schulte Werkstoffhandel GmbH in Leipzig, and quickly rose through the ranks to more senior positions across different locations in Germany, including Remscheid, Bochum, and Langenfeld.
Educational Background
Detlef Schotten has a solid educational foundation that supports his extensive professional experience. He completed an apprenticeship in Industriekaufmann at Sandvik from 1983 to 1985. He then pursued further education at Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie in Düsseldorf, where he studied Business, Management, Marketing, and related support services from 1986 to 1989. Additionally, he completed his Abitur at Alexander von Humboldt Gymnasium in Neuss.