Ilse Henne
About Ilse Henne
Ilse Henne is the CEO of Thyssenkrupp Schulte, leading a company with over 3000 employees and a turnover of 3 billion euros. She has over two decades of experience in the metal distribution industry and holds degrees in Roman Philology and International Management.
Current Role as CEO of thyssenkrupp Schulte
Ilse Henne is the CEO of thyssenkrupp Schulte, located in Essen, Germany. She has been leading the company since January 2016. Under her leadership, tkSchulte has grown to employ over 3000 individuals and achieve a turnover of 3 billion euros. Known for her decisiveness and resilience, she focuses on optimizing supply chains, reducing emissions, and promoting digitalization within the company.
Previous Roles at Thyssenkrupp
Before her current role, Ilse Henne served as CEO of OU Metals Western Europe/ROW at Thyssenkrupp Materials International from 2012 to 2015 in the Essen Area, Germany. She was also the General Manager at Thyssenkrupp Christon for 13 years, from 1999 to 2012. Throughout her tenure at Thyssenkrupp, she has held multiple leadership positions, gaining extensive experience in the metal distribution industry.
Educational Background
Ilse Henne has a strong educational background. She earned a Master's degree in International Management from Vlerick Business School between 2009 and 2010. Prior to that, she achieved a Master's degree in Roman Philology from Ghent University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, she completed her secondary education in Modern Languages at Atheneum Voskenslaan, graduating in 1990.
Expertise in Digitalization and Sustainability
Ilse Henne advocates for the integration of digitalization and artificial intelligence in the industrial sector to improve climate balance. She promotes the reduction of emissions through efficient material handling and the avoidance of resource wastage. She supports the development of recycling solutions and green product lines, as well as initiatives aimed at improving traceability along the supply chain.