Maximilian Vorwerk

Chairman of the Board at Vorwerk

Chairman of the Board
2020 - Current
Vorwerk is a 200-year-old family-owned German company based in Chile. It is a leading player in the import, sale and distribution of material and technical supplies to various sectors, including mining, construction, agriculture and forestry. Our commitment also extends to providing cutting-edge technologies that increase the efficiency and automation of cash management processes for major companies such as banking institutions, large-scale retailers, casinos and cash-in-transit companies. As Chairman of the Board, my role is to guide the company's strategic direction, lead digital transformation initiatives and foster a collaborative culture, contributing to our proven track record of winning tenders, driving digitalisation and leading high performing teams.
Chief Executive Officer
2015 - 2020
Led transformative initiatives to achieve comprehensive digitalization across sales, customer relationships, supplier interactions, and inventory management in the business. Enhanced overall business management by establishing high-performing teams, implementing effective leadership strategies, and fostering a culture that prioritizes employee well-being and collaboration. Successfully re-engineered the business, securing a €2 million tender to supply 200 state-of-the-art cash management units to Chile's largest retail chain.

Process Engineer of Conceptual Process Design of Petrochemical Plants
2010 - 2014
Engaged in a two-year trainee program focused on the product line of Petrochemical Plants. Conceptualized process topologies for EPC projects and contributed to the engineering of ethylene plants. Executed the implementation and simulation of ethylene plants using intricate process simulations. Provided on-site pre-commissioning support for the Sasol plant in Secunda, South Africa. Applied computational tools for equipment design and the specification of process data sheets.