About this Position
At
Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through
innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like
Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge
technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and
grow.
This
position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our
people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive
advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.
Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and
make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do
As the Head of Innovation for Infrastructure Protection & Repair (IPR), you will lead our global product development teams across coatings, composite repair, adhesives, and protective technologies. You will be the driving force behind shaping our innovation strategy, building a strong technical culture, integrating teams, and enabling the next generation of market‑shaping solutions.
- Lead the integration of technical teams into one unified IPR innovation organization.
- Build a collaborative, high‑trust culture across diverse backgrounds.
- Drive the execution of IPR’s global innovation strategy.
- Manage and prioritize the global product development and technology portfolio.
- Lead key technology programs across coatings, composite repair, corrosion protection, and thermal/structural solutions.
- Lead and coach ~35 product development & technical experts across regions.
- Retain and develop talent during the integration phase.
- Set and monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with customers in core segments.
- Support customer visits, technical decisions, and major opportunities.
- Build partnerships with external suppliers, research institutions, and industry experts.
- Ensure strong collaboration across regional technology and PD hubs.
