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BJOERN KIRCHNER TITLE : GLOBAL HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN FOR ADHESIVE TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY : HENKEL
Bjoern Neal Kirchner is the Global head of supply chain for adhesive technologies at Henkel .
He is an experienced economist who has studied in both Munich and London . After completing his studies , he opted to travel to China where he was awarded a scholarship to study the Chinese language and immerse himself in the country ’ s culture . It was during this time that he began his career in logistics , as he sought to better understand China ’ s supply chain landscape . He secured a position at a logistics company , where he became captivated by the real-world challenges faced by businesses and their employees . From there , he continued to grow within the supply chain industry , holding various positions in different locations , including China , Hong Kong , Switzerland and Germany .