As of October 1, 2024, Dr. Christian Rink has taken over as the global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the CHT Group, succeeding Prof. Dr. Klaus Müller, who served in the role on an interim basis. Dr. Rink now joins CEO Eva Baumann on the Management Board, where he will oversee Finance & Controlling, Information Technology, Digitalization, Compliance Management, and Project Management.
Dr. Rink brings extensive experience from his tenure at the Bosch Group, where he held leadership roles in logistics and finance, including serving as Commercial Head of Asia Pacific for Bosch Home Comfort Group in Shanghai. His most recent position was Vice President of Finance and Controlling for the Business Unit Electric Solutions.
Eva Baumann expressed confidence in Dr. Rink’s ability to contribute to the company’s success, particularly in navigating challenging but promising times of change. Johan de Ruiter, Chairman of the Foundation, echoed these sentiments, highlighting Dr. Rink’s strong track record and industry expertise.
Dr. Rink emphasized his commitment to driving the CHT Group’s growth in the specialty chemicals sector and thanked Prof. Dr. Müller for his exceptional leadership during the transition. The CHT Group continues to prioritize sustainability and innovation as core pillars of its corporate strategy.
