12. Nov. 1947

Born in Krefeld, Germany

since 1975

married, 1 daughter, 1 son

1965 - 1968

Apprenticeship Deutsche Edelstahlwerke

1968 - 1969      

Military service

1970 - 1974      

Study of economic science, graduated (MBA)

1974 - 1980      

German Road Haulage Association:
Statistics, market research
Last position: Director Statistics

1981 - 1983  

Thyssen Edelstahlwerke: Market research

1983 - 1984  

Norton Performance Plastics: Marketing manager

1984 - 1998 

Thyssen Edelstahlwerke, Thyssen Stahl, Krupp Thyssen Nirosta
Last position: Manager strategic marketing

1998 – 1999 

Heinz H. Pariser Alloy Metals & Steel Market Research:
Head of market research

Oct. 1999 - June 2003  

ThyssenKrupp Stainless:
Senior manager market research

Since 1. July  2003

International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF), Brussels:
Director Economics & Statistics

May 2006

Secretary of the ISSF Long Products Committee