Ilse Henne
About Ilse Henne
Ilse Henne is a Member of the Executive Board at thyssenkrupp AG, with extensive experience in management and a strong focus on sustainability and digitalization.
Company
Ilse Henne currently serves as a Member of the Executive Board at thyssenkrupp AG. She is also associated with the ROCKWOOL Group as a Non-Executive Director based in Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark, and holds a Non-Executive Director position with Arkema in Paris, Île-de-France, Frankreich. Her experience spans multiple industries and geographical locations, contributing to her varied expertise in executive leadership roles.
Title
Ilse Henne holds notable executive titles, including Member of the Executive Board at thyssenkrupp AG, Non-Executive Director at ROCKWOOL Group, and Non-Executive Director at Arkema. These roles underscore her extensive proficiency in executive management and strategic oversight across different sectors.
Education and Expertise
Ilse Henne's educational background includes a Master's degree in Roman Philology from Ghent University, and a series of postmaster and postgraduate courses in international business management, solution-oriented management, and Spanish philology from institutions such as the University of Leuven, Saxion University of Applied Sciences, and Vlerick Business School. She also completed a program with the Baden-Badener Unternehmersgruppe. Her fluency in five languages enhances her ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.
Background
Ilse Henne has a robust professional history predominantly with thyssenkrupp Materials Services. Her roles have included Chief Transformation Officer and Member of the Executive Board, Chief Operating Officer, CEO of various divisions, and Executive Manager at thyssenkrupp Materials Belgium. She has over 15 years of successful management experience, emphasizing dialog-oriented communication and the mastery of process complexity through small-step implementation and optimization.
Achievements
Ilse Henne is recognized for her contributions to sustainability and innovation within thyssenkrupp. She has promoted emission reductions through efficient material management and the adoption of electric vehicles. Her efforts also include improving supply chain traceability, developing CO2-reduced steel and green plastics, and advocating for digitalization and artificial intelligence for better climate balance. Additionally, she supports transitions to renewable energy sources and investments in sustainable technologies such as photovoltaic systems and LED lighting.