Benedikt Schmitz

Global Head of Product Management, Technology Management & Strategic Pricing Packaging Adhesive @Henkel

Dusseldorf, DE

I lead the global Product Management, Technology Management and Strategic Pricing organization for Henkel’s Packaging Adhesives SBU, heading a team of ~30 leaders and experts across Asia, IMEA, Europe, North America and Latin America.My organization leads the strategic direction for the product portfolio and pricing, profitability and lifecycle governance of a ~€2bn global portfolio serving the packaging and metal packaging industries (adhesives, coatings, sealants and lubricants).Mission: Build a sustainable, profitable and resilient portfolio by aligning product strategy, technology and pricing.Key responsibilities & impact: • Define and execute global product and portfolio strategy, incl. roadmaps and lifecycle governance • Drive margin expansion, portfolio efficiency and value-based pricing globally • Lead global stakeholder management across Business, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain and Regions • Own global pricing strategy, pricing models and governance (incl. distribution pricing) • Translate market, customer and industry trends into value propositions and growth initiatives • Steer risk and crisis management for critical products and supply situations • Support strategic negotiations with customers through data-driven value and pricing logic • Develop market driver scenarios and forecasts to guide investment and resource allocation

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