Istvan Schmidt
Head of R & d Innovations, Europe @Henkel
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WORK HISTORY
Head of R & d Innovations, Europe @Henkel
Düsseldorf, DE
Leading the R&D Innovation Teams in Europe within the newly established Consumer Brands organization of Henkel. Focusing on Hair Care, Body Care, Hard Surface Cleaners and Laundry Additives, defining technology road maps and co-developing innovation road maps with Marketing. Managing program and resource for a team of 20+ employees in different international locations. Leading a major technology platform implementation project for liquid surfactant products in EMEA
EDUCATION
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
B.Sc, Chemical engineering; food technology
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
M.Sc, Chemical engineering; general engineering & management
SKILLS
ABOUT ISTVAN SCHMIDT
Experienced R&D Leader | Project Manager | Innovation & Product Development ExpertWith over 20 years of experience in the food, cosmetics, and nutritional supplement industries in senior R&D roles, I have a proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects from concept to commercialization.I have held both global and regional responsibilities at multinational companies such as Unilever, Royal DSM, and Henkel, with a primary focus on the European market. My international career includes living and working in Switzerland, Germany, and Hungary, providing me with deep insights into diverse markets and cross-cultural collaboration. Leadership & Team ManagementOver 20 years of experience leading international, multicultural teams of up to 25 professionals—driving collaboration, accountability, and high performance. Core CompetenciesNew Product Development (NPD)Innovation & Portfolio ManagementComplexity Reduction & Cost OptimizationCross-functional Project LeadershipBuilding up high performing R&D Teams🧠 Personal StrengthsStrategic and solution-oriented business-mindset. Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. LanguagesProfessional proficiency in English, German, and Hungarian.
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