Summary
Bernd Robertz is an innovation-driven business development leader with 11 years of experience at the intersection of polymers, coatings and circular-economy solutions, now focusing on fibers and nonwovens at Americhem. He has repeatedly translated R&D into commercial impact—leading global innovation teams, founding and scaling technology ventures, and steering corporate venturing and patent strategies across recycling, biodegradable polymers and laser-based technologies. His track record includes managing cross-site product development, industrializing design-for-recycling initiatives, and building a 14-patent portfolio while running Smart Coloring and Camm Solutions. Equally comfortable in the lab and the boardroom, he combines a PhD-level chemistry background from RWTH Aachen with hands-on operations experience from entrepreneurial buyouts to VP-level R&D leadership. He brings a practical, systems-oriented approach to turning sustainability-focused science into licensable products and investable companies. Colleagues know him as a pragmatic project manager who blends technical curiosity with commercial drive—and who, per his GitHub note, is approachable and ready to collaborate.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Promotion Chemie, Promotion Chemie at RWTH Aachen