

Profile
Dr. Christian Kohlpaintner is a Chief Executive Officer at Brenntag SE. Dr. Kohlpaintner was previously employed as a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG and a Vice President-Innovation by Celanese AG. He received his undergraduate degree from Technische Universität München and a doctorate degree from Technische Universität München.
Latest news about Christian Kohlpaintner
| 21/05/25 | Brenntag Appoints New CEO from Denmark | RE |
| 21/05/25 | Brenntag brings former Rockwool boss Birgersson to the top | DP |
| 21/05/25 | Brenntag CEO Christian Kohlpaintner to step down | RE |
| 21/05/25 | Brenntag CEO Christian Kohlpaintner to step down | RE |
| 26/11/24 | Brenntag slips only briefly due to boss's departure | DP |
Christian Kohlpaintner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG | Director/Board Member | 30/05/2023 |
The European Petrochemical Association | Director/Board Member | - |
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates chemical industry association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Christian Kohlpaintner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BRENNTAG SE | Chief Executive Officer | 30/08/2025 |
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures chemical products and phosphates | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2008 |
Celanese AG
Celanese AG Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures polyacetal products, polyvinyl alcohol, basic chemicals, emulsions and technical polymers | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Celanese AG
Celanese AG Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures polyacetal products, polyvinyl alcohol, basic chemicals, emulsions and technical polymers | Process Industries |
Technische Universität München
Technische Universität München Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Evonik Industries AG
Evonik Industries AG Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Operates as a holding company with interest in the manufacturing of specialty chemical products | Process Industries |
The European Petrochemical Association | |
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG
Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures chemical products and phosphates | Process Industries |
Brenntag SE
Brenntag SE Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes chemicals and allied products | Distribution Services |
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV
Verband der Chemischen Industrie eV Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates chemical industry association | Commercial Services |
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