Bjoern Neal Kirchner, a graduated economist from Munich and London universities, has 20 years’ experience in logistics and supply chain management at senior level. Shifting twice between China and Europe, he has worked in 4 countries moving along the entire supply chain. He gained experience in emerging markets and led teams through challenging SAP-implementations and post-merger integration projects. With the focus on building high performance teams, Bjoern has been engaged in various business process optimization and organisational transformation projects.

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands, and technologies in two business areas: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. Founded in 1876, Henkel boasts over 145 years of success. The company holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses through strong brands, innovations, and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Loctite. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, Henkel is recognized as one of the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Henkel’s company purpose expresses what unites everyone at the company: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations." Henkel comprises a diverse team of approximately 48,000 colleagues worldwide, all striving to enrich and improve life daily through their products, services, and solutions. This purpose is built from Henkel's roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. The company's shared values and Leadership Commitments guide their decisions and actions every day.