Kai Baldenius
Kai has gained more than 25 years of leadership experience in the Chemical industry when he served BASF in various functions (R&D, marketing, sales, and operations). While leading a Biocatalysis research group, he has brought enzyme processes to world-scale plants.
Competencies
> Deep understanding of interplay of society, economy, chemistry, biology, and process engineering for the sustainable application of biotechnology.
> Experience in R&D, marketing, sales, and chemical production
> Broad knowledge of the chemical industry, its value chains, entry barriers, and business success factors.
> Detailed expertise in several fields of organic process chemistry and biocatalysis / technical enzyme use.
> Experience in application and management of EU R&D projects
> Leadership in diverse teams.
Find out more about my view on biocatalysis in this review:
