As a global company guided by strong values, we believe it is essential to be local in presence and thought. Close customer relationships and the dedication of our employees make Baerlocher a trusted and reliable partner worldwide.
Arne Schulle
Group CEO (Chief Executive Officer) & Managing Director (MD) Baerlocher GmbH
Building on his international experience and qualifications in the chemical industry, Arne Schulle joined Baerlocher in 2003. He held several senior leadership positions, including Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Europe and Managing Director of Baerlocher Germany.
In 2010, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Baerlocher Group. As Group CEO, he focuses on international customer proximity, sustainable growth, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.
Arne Schulle graduated from the University of Cologne with a Diplom-Kaufmann degree in Business & Administration (equivalent to a master's degree in business administration).
Aligning financial strategy with global objectives, combined with a strong risk management and a smart use of technology, ensures sustainable growth while maintaining flexibility across diverse markets.
Stefan Redl
Group CFO (Chief Financial Officer) & Managing Director (MD) Baerlocher GmbH
Stefan Redl is Chief Financial Officer of the Baerlocher Group since 2025. He oversees global finance, risk management, strategic planning, including legal and compliance matters, and also leads the global Business IT. He is member of the Global Management Committee of the Baerlocher Group and serves on the boards of selected Baerlocher subsidiaries.
He began his career in the consulting industry (e.g. EY), focusing on M&A, accounting, tax, and controlling. He later spent over seven years in an international EMS company in the electronics industry, most recently as Managing Director and Group CFO of a major subdivision with focus on Eastern Europe.
Stefan Redl graduated from the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich with a Diplom-Kaufmann degree in Business & Administration (equivalent to a master's degree in business administration).
At Baerlocher, we support customer value creation by becoming the trusted advisor for innovative tailor-made solutions.
Mustafa Ataman
Head of Strategic Business Unit PVC Additives EUMEA/USA & Managing Director, Baerlocher Türkiye
Mustafa Ataman is Managing Director of Baerlocher Türkiye since 2012 and Head of the Strategic Business Unit PVC Additives for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA since 2024.
He focuses on advancing regional growth and PVC strategy, working with global teams to strengthen market presence and deliver tailored solutions. In addition, Mustafa Ataman represents the Baerlocher Group on the boards of several subsidiaries and is member of the Global Management Committee of the Baerlocher Group.
Mustafa Ataman joined Baerlocher in 2011, leading the company’s investment project in Turkey. He brings strong technical and market expertise in the PVC industry and plays a key role in establishing and developing Baerlocher’s operations in the region.
Mustafa Ataman holds a Master´s degree in Chemical Engineering from Boğaziçi University Istanbul.
We understand every detail of our customers’ needs - from performance and specifications to regulatory and sustainability goals - delivering innovative, high-quality PVC stabilizers that create real value.
Dr. Joon Wee Yee
Head of Strategic Business Unit PVC Additives Asia & Managing Director, Baerlocher Malaysia
Dr. Joon Wee Yee has been Head of the Strategic Business Unit PVC Additives Asia since 2024 and has served as Managing Director of Baerlocher Malaysia since 2025. In addition, he represents the Baerlocher Group on several subsidiary boards across Asia and is a member of the Global Management Committee of the Baerlocher Group.
Dr. Yee joined Baerlocher in 2003 and has since gained extensive experience in PVC additives across Asia. He combines deep technical expertise with commercial insight and has played a key role in establishing Baerlocher China and expanding into the Indian PVC market.
Dr. Joon Wee Yee holds a PhD in Polymer Engineering from the University of Technology Malaysia and a master's degree in executive business management from Lancaster University, UK.
As a global solution provider and part of the established bioeconomy, our global teams support our customers driving the transition to sustainable oleochemical solutions across the industries we serve.
Andreas Holzner
Global Head of the Business Unit Special Additives
Andreas Holzner is Global Head of the Business Unit Special Additives of the Baerlocher Group. In this role, he focuses on global business developments of industry-specific solutions supporting circular economies and promoting renewable raw materials.
He joined Baerlocher in 1992 as Application Engineer and Product Manager for Special Additives. Over the years, he expanded his responsibilities across application technology, marketing, and sales, developing strong expertise in specialty additives and leadership. Since 2004, he has been representing the Strategic Business Unit Special Additives in Baerlocher’s Group Management Committee as well as in the boards of several Baerlocher subsidiaries and industry associations.
Andreas Holzner holds degrees in Plastics Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Rosenheim, Germany, and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, USA.
At Baerlocher, Operations drive sustainable growth and competitiveness by combining global standards with local ownership, embedding excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability into reliable operations and customer value.
Christian Schulze Severing
Global Head of Operations
Christian Schulze Severing is Global Head of Operations of the Baerlocher Group since 2026. He leads strategic global investment planning across all sites of the Baerlocher Group and works closely with teams worldwide to ensure efficient, safe, and reliable production while strengthening operational excellence.
Since joining Baerlocher in 2014, Christian Schulze Severing has progressed from Deputy Site Manager to Site Manager of the Group’s largest site in Lingen before taking on global responsibility. He has more than 28 years of experience across laboratory, QHSE, ERP, and production roles in the chemical industry.
Christian Schulze Severing holds diploma degrees in Chemical Engineering (University of Applied Science Münster) and in Business Engineering (HFH Hamburg).
