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Thorsten Dreier

Evaluator · DISC type cds
CTO at Covestro
📍 Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Dr. Thorsten Dreier is the Chief Technology Officer at Covestro, driving the companys transformation towards a circular economy and climate-neutral production. With over two decades of experience since joining Bayer in 2002, he has held numerous leadership roles in production, technology, and various business units. He earned his Ph. D. in Chemistry from the University of Münster.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Thorsten is actively involved in shaping industrial policy and advocates for pragmatic approaches to Europes energy challenges. He participates in corporate activities like the ODS Classic cycling event, showcasing a passion for both his team and personal fitness.

His core vision is to achieve a completely climate-neutral chemical industry, a goal he pursues throughout his professional endeavors.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
CTO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Personality Overview

How Thorsten shows up

Hard To Convince
Quality Focused
Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Priorities

Topics Thorsten cares about

Circular Economy
His primary professional goal is to lead Covestro's transformation towards a circular economy and climate-neutrality, a topic he frequently addresses in posts and interviews.
Industrial Policy
He authors guest commentaries and speaks at industry summits on the need for a pragmatic energy policy to maintain Europe's industrial competitiveness.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
CTO
Covestro
7-2021 - 11-2023
EVP, Head of Coatings and Adhesives
Covestro
5-2020 - 6-2021
SVP, Head of Specialty Films & Thermoplastic Polyurethanes
Covestro
1-2018 - 6-2021
SVP, Head of Specialty Films
Covestro
5-2015 - 12-2017
SVP, Global Head Production & Technology for Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties
Covestro
In the press

Media appearances

Covestro on X: "Our CTO Thorsten Dreier explains how our new pilot ...". Featured in X (formerly Twitter)
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Dr Thorsten Dreier appointed as new CTO of Covestro. Featured in Covestro Press Release
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Education
1998 - 2001
Promotion
University of Münster
1993 - 1998
Diplom Chemiker
University of Münster
1996
Internship
West Virginia University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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