Bernd Rohe
About Bernd Rohe
Bernd Rohe serves as the Global Product and Application Development Director at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in the chemical industry, having previously worked in various roles at Sachtleben Chemie and Huntsman Corporation, among others.
Work at Venator Materials
Bernd Rohe has been serving as the Global Product and Application Development Director at Venator Materials Plc since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and application strategies on a global scale. Prior to this position, he worked as the Global Pilot Plant Manager at Venator from 2017 to 2021. His tenure at Venator has been marked by a focus on innovation and development within the materials sector.
Previous Experience in Chemical Industry
Before joining Venator Materials, Bernd Rohe held various positions in the chemical industry. He worked at Sachtleben Chemie Gesellschaft mit beschrankter Haftung as a Pilot Plant Manager for Process Development from 2008 to 2014. He also served as a Lab Manager for the Application Lab for Fiber/Film Technology in 2008 and as a Post-Doc and R&D Scientist from 2006 to 2007. His experience includes a role as Global Pilot Plant Manager at Huntsman Corporation from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Bernd Rohe studied at Universität Duisburg-Essen, where he achieved a Staatsexamen in Chemie Mathematik from 1997 to 2002. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in research and development within the chemical sector. He has also obtained a Senn Delaney certificate as a Culture Coach and Facilitator in September 2019, enhancing his leadership capabilities.
Leadership and Management Roles
Rohe has taken on several leadership roles throughout his career. He has been the Capex Manager for R&D since October 2008 and served as the Energy Manager for R&D since January 2013. Additionally, he was the Venture Manager for the Business Innovation Center Duisburg from November 2017 to November 2018. His commitment to safety is evident through his role as the Leading ZERO-Harm Champion since March 2015.
Safety and Quality Management
Since January 2014, Bernd Rohe has been a member of the ASA safety committee, contributing to safety initiatives within the organization. He managed the Integrated Management System for R&D from January 2008 to August 2015, ensuring compliance with DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, and EN ISO 50001 certifications. His focus on safety and quality management has been integral to his professional responsibilities.