Dr. Yves Gorat Stommel (MBA) in

Dr. Yves Gorat Stommel (MBA)

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Head of Electrical and Process Controls (VP) at Evonik
📍 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Dr. Stommel is a forward-looking VP at Evonik, currently leading electrical and process controls. With a PhD and an MBA, his expertise lies in driving digital transformation, data analytics, and AI initiatives globally. Colleagues describe him as "exceptional, " with a unique ability to diagnose what needs to change.

He has a deep fascination with the concepts of intelligence and consciousness, following developments in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and listening to podcasts like "The TED AI Show. " Having worked in the Netherlands, Germany, China, and the U. S. , he possesses a rich global perspective and cultural awareness.

He was a finalist for the prestigious German Innovation Award and was named one of "The Smart Industry 50" for his impact on digital transformation.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Head of Electrical and Process Controls (VP)
Job Level
Senior
Location
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Applied AI Strategy
He has published on AI adoption, consistently posts about developments like the EU AI Act and AGI, and has led Evonik's Cognitive Solutions and Data & Analytics units.
Digital Transformation
A core theme of his career, he has held multiple VP-level roles at Evonik focused on planning, managing, and implementing the company's digital transformation to create advantages.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Head of Electrical and Process Controls (VP)
Evonik
11-2023 - 1-2025
Head of Global Unit Data & Analytics, Function IT (VP)
Evonik
4-2021 - 10-2023
Deputy Head of global functional area / Deputy CDO Evonik AG (VP)
Evonik
7-2019 - 10-2023
Head of Global Department Cognitive Solutions (VP)
Evonik Digital GmbH
8-2015 - 6-2019
Head of Department Business Development & Innovation (Director)
Evonik Corporation
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Education
2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Euro*MBA program at various european Business Schools
2000 - 2006
PhD
Brandenburg Technical University Cottbus
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