Benjamin Mutz

Segment Lead Chemicals & Carbon Management - Custom R & d Solutions @hte GmbH

Heidelberg, DE

Promoted to \"Segment Lead Chemicals & Carbon Management\" to reflect expanded strategic and technical responsibilities. In addition to leading innovation in CO₂ utilization, syngas, hydrogen, and bio-based feedstocks, my scope now includes catalyst and process development for chemicals and petrochemicals - with a focus on olefins, aromatics, intermediates, and specialty chemicals. Expanded Scope Highlights- High-throughput testing and optimization of processes for olefins, aromatics, intermediates, and specialties - Strategic leadership of catalyst R&D across chemical and petrochemical sectors - Integration of new focus areas into the segment strategy and technology roadmap - Alignment of customer demands with platform capabilities across both traditional and sustainable value chains Team Leadership- Scaled the team from 3 to 7 project managers, enhancing capacity to drive complex, customer-focused innovation initiatives - Continued emphasis on empowerment, inclusion, and high-performance collaboration Core responsibilities from my previous role remain central: strategic segment development, project pipeline management, customer engagement, and high-throughput catalyst innovation.