Olaf Hartmann obtained his PhD in Organic Synthesis from the Leibniz University of Hannover. In 2014, he started as a lab manager in the adhesive research department at Henkel, working on polyurethane adhesives and safer alternatives with a focus on food packaging laminating adhesives. After several roles in R&D, since 2021 he is responsible for the product development of industrial adhesives, leading the European team for PU and safer technologies. The markets in scope include among others aerospace, appliances, filtration, heavy equipment, power, electronic components, industrial automation, rail and wind.
