Full Name
Michael Herziger
Job Title
Director Europe & Strategic Business Development
Company
thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH
Speaker Bio
With over 30 years of global experience in the cement and minerals industries, [Name] brings deep expertise in project execution, sales management, and business development across both single-equipment supply (EP) and large-scale EPC projects. His career with thyssenkrupp Polysius and its predecessor organizations has spanned multiple international roles, combining technical knowledge with strategic leadership.
Currently serving as Director Europe & Strategic Business Development at thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH in Beckum, Germany, [Name] leads business development and sales initiatives across key European markets, focusing on growth strategies and high-impact opportunities.
Prior to this role, he held several senior leadership positions within thyssenkrupp, including Head of Product Group for Ball Mills, High-Pressure Grinding Rolls, and Modular Grinding Plants, and Head of Process & Quotations for Grinding Technology. Earlier in his career, he served as Project Director for Integrated Cement Plants, managing complex, large-scale projects worldwide, as well as senior project and sales roles in Shanghai, Atlanta, and Germany.
He began his career as a Project Engineer in the Minerals Division at Polysius AG, following early experience in chemical plant operations with Bayer AG and Hüls AG.
A recognized industry expert in grinding technologies, [Name] has contributed to leading publications and international conferences. His work includes features in World Cement Magazine (2021 and 2022) addressing advancements and challenges in grinding processes, as well as technical presentations at major industry seminars in India. He has also published in ZKG International on applications and drive systems for hammer mills.
[Name] holds extensive experience in advancing innovative grinding solutions and continues to contribute to the evolution of cement production technologies worldwide.
Currently serving as Director Europe & Strategic Business Development at thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH in Beckum, Germany, [Name] leads business development and sales initiatives across key European markets, focusing on growth strategies and high-impact opportunities.
Prior to this role, he held several senior leadership positions within thyssenkrupp, including Head of Product Group for Ball Mills, High-Pressure Grinding Rolls, and Modular Grinding Plants, and Head of Process & Quotations for Grinding Technology. Earlier in his career, he served as Project Director for Integrated Cement Plants, managing complex, large-scale projects worldwide, as well as senior project and sales roles in Shanghai, Atlanta, and Germany.
He began his career as a Project Engineer in the Minerals Division at Polysius AG, following early experience in chemical plant operations with Bayer AG and Hüls AG.
A recognized industry expert in grinding technologies, [Name] has contributed to leading publications and international conferences. His work includes features in World Cement Magazine (2021 and 2022) addressing advancements and challenges in grinding processes, as well as technical presentations at major industry seminars in India. He has also published in ZKG International on applications and drive systems for hammer mills.
[Name] holds extensive experience in advancing innovative grinding solutions and continues to contribute to the evolution of cement production technologies worldwide.
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