Dr. Thorsten Dreier, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Labor Director Covestro

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Labor Director of Covestro, Dr. Thorsten Dreier is responsible for central technological and operational areas of the company. In his position as Technology Board Member, he is responsible for the central functions Process Technology, Engineering, Group Health, Safety & Environment (Group HSE), and Group Procurement. He also coordinates the introduction and compliance with global processes, standards, and initiatives in Covestro's production network. Furthermore, the Performance Materials business unit falls under his board area.

This comprehensive role allows him to significantly shape Covestro's technological development and operational excellence, thereby expanding the company's role as one of the world's leading suppliers of standard products for high-quality plastics and their components.

As a technology expert with broad business experience, Dreier is at the forefront of Covestro's technological transformation. He has declared safety as his main concern. It is the basis of everything we do at Covestro. His areas of responsibility are closely linked to the company's strategic vision, particularly regarding the goals of climate-neutral production and a complete alignment with the circular economy.

Key factors for the success of the transformation, in his view, are the consistent expansion of renewable energy sources as well as technological know-how and innovative spirit to develop more energy-efficient industrial processes and production facilities. A core element to ensure the company's long-term global competitiveness is, for him, reliable and efficient production with an optimal plant structure and the best possible management of operations. As a prerequisite for the successful growth of the Performance Materials business entity together with its customers.

In his dual role as CTO and Labor Director, Dreier combines technological innovation and growth with social responsibility. Trustful cooperation with the German Works Council and the union is a central success factor for him. He sees social partnership as an essential building block for the successful transformation of the company and maintains an open, constructive dialogue with employee representatives.

• PhD in Chemistry (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster)
• Diploma in Chemistry (Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster)

• 2002: Joined Bayer Group
• From 2007: Leadership positions in Polyurethanes at Bayer Material Science
• 2015-2017: Global Head of Production & Technology of the Business Unit Coatings Adhesives & Specialties
• 2018-2021: Head of the Business Unit Specialty Films and Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
• 2021-2023: Head of the Business Entity Coatings and Adhesives
• Since 2023: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Covestro
• Since 2023: Labor Director of Covestro

• Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI): Chairman of the Committee for Energy, Climate Protection, and Raw Materials (since 2023), Member of the Committee for Trade Policy
• VCI Nordrhein-Westfalen (VCI NRW): Deputy Chairman of the Board
• Verband der Energieintensiven Industrien (VIK): Member of the Board
• World Energy Council Germany: Member of the Board
• Arbeitgeberverband Chemie Rheinland: Member of the Board
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie (DECHEMA): Member (since January 2024)
• European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic): Chair of the Programme Council Innovation