Leading material manufacturer Covestro announced today that Ms. Annie Chen, current Head of Supply Chain and Logistic for Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, will assume the role of Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan, effective September 1, 2025, succeeding current Managing Director Dr. Carsten Wildebrand.
Current Managing Director Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, after completing his service at Covestro Taiwan, will return to Covestro’s headquarters in Germany on August 31, 2025. Dr. Wildebrand has served as Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan since July 2022, leading the company's transformation and achieving numerous significant accomplishments during his three-years tenure.
"During these three years, I have experienced many exciting and productive challenges and achievements together with my colleagues at Covestro Taiwan. I sincerely thank all employees for their trust and dedication,” said Carsten Wildebrand. “Ms. Annie Chen is a trusted and experienced leader who has been an important member of Covestro Taiwan's management team for many years, with extensive and comprehensive experience across the Asia Pacific region. Under her leadership, Covestro Taiwan will continue to drive business growth and development with clear direction and firm determination."
Ms. Annie Chen's career at Covestro began in 1996, starting with Covestro Taiwan's predecessors, Bayer Taiwan and Bayer MaterialScience Taiwan. She has held diverse roles including sales, procurement, customer service, and logistics, and she has also served as Head of Supply Chain Center for Covestro Greater China. In her new role and in addition to representing Covestro in Taiwan, she will continue to lead Covestro's supply chain and logistic operations management business in Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia.
The incoming Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan, Ms. Annie Chen, stated: "I am excited to take on the role of Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan. Covestro is at a transformation period, and I look forward to working with Taiwan's excellent team to continue advancing the company's sustainability strategy, providing innovative solutions for our customers, and strengthening our leadership position in the Taiwan market. We will remain focused on innovation, sustainable development, and customer needs as we shape a better future together."
About Covestro:
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
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