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We are the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of more than 670 sites in 77 countries. In 2020, Brenntag generated sales of around 11.8 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, We pursue specific goals and are committed to sustainable solutions in our own sector and the industries served. Our shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and are included in the MDAX and DAX 50 ESG. read more

This company is accepting feedback from verified employees EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 182

TOTAL RATINGS: 5367

CEO: Christian Kohlpaintner

Christian Kohlpaintner Brenntag CEO Rating

Brenntag's CEO, Christian Kohlpaintner, has 182 employee ratings and a score of 81/100, placing them in the Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees. When breaking the CEO score down by factors such as department, gender, and ethnicity, we see that females at Brenntag rate Christian Kohlpaintner higher than non-binary employees, giving the CEO a score of 82/100.

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Where This Score Ranks Brenntag's CEO Rating

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Brenntag CEO Christian Kohlpaintner Bio

Christian Kohlpaintner (nationality: German), born 1963, joined Brenntag as a Member of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2020.

The Ph.D. chemist has more than 25 years of management experience in the chemical industry. This includes international executive roles in both China and the US where he lived and worked for several years. Christian Kohlpaintner began his professional career at Hoechst, where he held various positions in Germany and the US.

Afterwards he moved to Celanese, where he worked amongst others as Marketing Director and as Vice President for Innovations. Between 2003 and 2009, Christian Kohlpaintner worked for Chemische Fabrik Budenheim, where his last position was CEO. In 2009, he joined Clariant in Switzerland as a member of the Executive Committee where he was amongst others responsible for the growth-oriented business areas and the region of Asia.

Who Ranks Brenntag's CEO Rating the Highest?

Department - Customer Service 92/100

Experience - Entry Level 90/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 88/100

Who Ranks Brenntag's CEO Rating the Lowest?

Department - Admin 64/100

Gender - Non-Binary 68/100

Department - Business Development 70/100

Brenntag CEO Christian Kohlpaintner At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Brenntag.

Based on 182 ratings, Christian Kohlpaintner ranks right below Azelis' CEO, Frank Bergonzi.

Brenntag's CEO is highly regarded by the Customer Service department, employees with Entry Level experience, and African American/Black employees. However, the Admin department, Non-Binary employees, and the Business Development department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.