Alexander Troemel

Director Commercial Financial Management New Business Models

Professional Background
Alexander studied Business Administration at the University of Bielefeld before he joined Henkel in 1996. He held several national and international Management positions in Finance and IT before he moved to Henkel Adhesive Technologies as a Global Business Controller for the SBU Automotive and Metals. Since 2023 Alexander assumes the role as a Commercial Financial Director for the New Business of Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Alexander’s thoughts about chemstars
“Startups play a crucial role as drivers of innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the chemical industry. Corporations can benefit from cutting-edge technology, agility, and cultural exchange by partnering with startups. Chemstars builds a collaborative ecosystem where startups and corporations work together to reshape the industry for a better, more sustainable future.”

What was your motivation to launch chemstars?
Encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs in founding their own companies is crucial to fostering an innovative spirit in the chemical industry.

How would you like to support the chemstars startups?
By offering advisory and networking opportunities from a multinational corporation to young startup companies.

What’s the single most important piece of advice that you can give founders?
It is all about you. Believe in the success of your idea.

What’s your vision for chemstars.nrw?
Become the leading ecosystem for chemical startups which connects young companies with multinational corporations.