Mirjam Ballon
About Mirjam Ballon
Mirjam Ballon is the Head of Product Service CP at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions and holds multiple leadership roles within ThyssenKrupp. She has a background in engineering and business administration, with a focus on the steel and coke industry.
Current Professional Roles
Mirjam Ballon is currently working as the Head of Product Service CP at thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions in Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Additionally, she is the Head of Division Refractory Technology at ThyssenKrupp in the same location. Furthermore, Mirjam is on sabbatical with On track, extending her expertise worldwide.
Previous Executive Positions
Mirjam Ballon served as the CEO of ThyssenKrupp Uhde Engineering Services GmbH in Haltern am See from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she held the role of COO at the same company from 2017 to 2018. In her roles, she contributed significantly to the company’s operations and service delivery.
Educational Background
Mirjam Ballon earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ESMT European School of Management and Technology, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she holds a Diplom in Hüttenwesen from Technische Universität Berlin, completed from 1985 to 1991. These academic achievements underpin her extensive knowledge in business administration and engineering.
Industry Expertise
Mirjam Ballon began her career as a materials and refractory engineer, accumulating experience in the steel, aluminium, and chemical petrochemical industries. She has developed digital tools and analyses aimed at helping clients reduce operating and maintenance costs in the steel and coke industry. Her knowledge extends to 'Hot Repairs,' involving the management of coke battery operations.
Focus on Sustainability
With a growing interest in recultivation and sustainability, Mirjam Ballon is committed to contributing to environmental efforts. She aims to give back to nature through her expertise and initiatives in the industry. Her belief in the significance of communication as the most important aspect of business underlines her strategic approach to achieving these goals.