David Judersleben

David Judersleben is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operational excellence and continuous improvement within the chemical industry. Currently serving as the Global Lead for Continuous Improvement at Clariant since March 2018, David leads sustainability, digitalization, and operational initiatives across Clariant Additives sites. Previous roles at Clariant include Assistant Plant Manager for DEPAL & PV, where David implemented modern process monitoring techniques and managed a plant fusion project, and as Process Owner for a China-based project, focusing on engineering and commissioning operations. David also brings expertise from a decade at Evonik, where responsibilities included managing manufacturing processes under cGMP as Assistant Plant Manager and leading continuous improvement efforts as a Six Sigma Black Belt. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Engineering in Process Engineering from FH Aachen University and training as a Chemical Production Technician in Cologne, Germany.