Michael Koenig

Chief Executive Officer at Nobian

Michael Koenig has a diverse work experience in various leadership positions. Michael most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nobian. Prior to that, they held the position of Chairman at Symrise AG. Michael also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Elkem ASA and Elkem AS during different periods. Before that, Michael Koenig was the CEO of China National Bluestar and a Board Member at Bayer AG. Michael has also held leadership roles at Bayer MaterialScience and Bayer China. Overall, they have extensive experience in executive roles in the chemical industry.

Michael Koenig earned their Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from TU Dortmund University, completing their education between 1983 and 1990.

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Nobian

When it comes to producing salt, essential chemicals and energy solutions for industry, Nobian is a European market leader. We provide products and chemicals that are essential to modern society and everyday life. Salt and electrochemistry are connected to roughly two thirds of all chemical production and our products serve a wide range of markets. From, for example, construction, cleaning, aluminum, and paper, to insulation, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, hydrogen, energy storage, plastics, paints, and batteries. Salt mining and electrochemistry, as ordinary as it seems, are essential for our modern way of living. They are strategic resources which are indispensable to produce essential materials as well as for the energy transition. We have a strong drive to #GrowGreenerTogether with our partners. It is our ambition to become one of the most sustainable chemical companies in Europe. We’re determined to deliver on our targets to become carbon neutral by 2040, with 100% renewable energy, by 2040. We want to help our customers to reduce their carbon footprint with our green products, accelerate growth in new, impactful markets, and engage meaningfully with our people and communities. We’re committed to caring for both people and the environment. Nobian has approximately 1,900 employees in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.