MG

Michael Gotsche

Managing Director Krones Recycling GmbH at Krones

Germany

Overview 

Michael Gotsche is the Managing Director of Krones Recycling, where he has successfully led sustainable business development initiatives. With a background in business management and a strong focus on sustainability, he has held key leadership roles at BASF and currently drives strategic growth at Krones Recycling, specializing in circular economy solutions. Highlights of Michael's career include serving as Vice President at BASF, overseeing strategy and business management in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and his current role as Managing Director of Krones Recycling, where he is instrumental in advancing sustainable practices within the recycling industry.

Work Experience 

K

Krones

  • Head of Recycling Solutions - Managing Director Krones Recycling GmbH

    2023 - Current

    Turn-key solutions of mechanical polymer recycling plants suitable for all kinds of polymers including PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP and PS. Highly efficient processes regarding washing quality and water and energy consumption.

RU

RITTEC Umwelttechnik GmbH

  • Member of the Advisory Board

    2021 - 2023

    Start-up and developer of a disruptive chemical process for PET recycling in the market entry phase. Winner of the 2018 Innovation Award of the State of Lower Saxony and the 2021 Next Economy Award. Advises the development of the business model, investor search and process development.

B

BASF

  • Vice President - Strategy Europe, Middle East, Africa

    2021 - 2023

    Head of strategy unit, realigning the EMEA region for sustainability transformation including technology scouting and identification of acquisition candidates. Impact of European Green Deal.

  • Vice President, Managing Director - Head of BASF in Africa

    2016 - 2021

    Heading BASF operations in Africa with over 1000 employees, present in 10 countries including 9 production sites with sales of >700 m€. Organizational development of efficient regional structures (new legal entitites, divestiture of construction chemicals business, carve-out of global business services) Sustainability Roadmap for Africa including flagship projects such as the first African plastic recycling plant in Lagos, Nigeria. Successful implementation of supply chain concepts to overcome trade barriers and ensure supply reliability

  • Director - Business Management Europe, ME & Africa, Oilfield & Mining Solutions

    2008 - 2015

    Full P&L responsibility for business in EMEA with sales >100 m€ and 50 people including sales, marketing and technical service, launch of technical service labs in South Africa and Russia

  • Head of Strategic Management Care Chemicals

    2006 - 2008

  • Regional Marketing & Sales Care Chemicals

    2004 - 2006

  • R&D Manager Performance Chemicals

    1997 - 2003

    R&D projects and technical service for polymers and surfactants for the Home Care Industry

BASF - Polyolefin Catalysts business is a supplier of environmental and process catalysts.

catalysts.basf.com

Education 

Articles About Michael

Relevant Websites