Dr. Sami Pelkonen
CEO Business Unit Uhde,
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
Born 1966; studied chemical engineering in Helsinki, gained his Dr.-Ing. in the same field in Dortmund.
Professional background:
Since April 1, 2019 Sami Pelkonen is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uhde business unit, which encompasses the chemical engineering and plant construction activities of thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG.
Prior to that, Pelkonen was appointed CEO of the newly formed Electrolysis and Polymers business unit. Before that, he was CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers GmbH, which is a joint venture with De Nora (minority shareholder) and was formed under his leadership. Sami Pelkonen held several leading positions prior to that, such as CEO of the thyssenkrupp Electrolysis GmbH, and Head of Process Department at Uhde GmbH. He started his career in 1997 as Process Engineer at the Uhde GmbH, which was later merged into thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG.
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG
thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technological expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of basic chemicals, fertilizers and polymers as well as complete value-chains for green hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.