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Home » Authors » Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.
Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D., is Corporate Senior Vice President, Transport and Metal, and Head of Adhesive Technologies, Asia-Pacific, at Henkel.
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Winning in a Dynamic and Inclusive Market

Companies must become more agile to take advantage of new growth opportunities in the adhesives and sealants industry.
Christian Kirsten
Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.
July 3, 2017
If the past year taught us anything, it’s that the world is becoming an unpredictable place and change is the only constant. In the Asia-Pacific region, the convergence of economic, technological, customer and regulatory forces are remaking the market into a more dynamic, inclusive playing field. With this transition, we expect to see consistent demand for reliable products, breakthrough technology and innovative high-impact solutions.
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Focus On: Henkel is Connecting to Success

Effectively capturing regional opportunities is crucial to success for adhesives and sealants manufacturers in today’s manufacturing environment.
Christian Kirsten
Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.
January 4, 2016

Doing business in the Asia-Pacific region today is not the same as it was 50 years ago. Around the region, countries are pushing for greater connectivity through initiatives like China’s Belt and Road Initiative (B&R) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) efforts to integrate and harmonize regulatory regimes.


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