- Annie Chen will become Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan on September 1, 2025.
- Dr. Carsten Wildebrand will return to Covestro's Germany headquarters on August 31, 2025.
- Annie Chen has been with Covestro since 1996, starting with Bayer Taiwan.
- She will continue to oversee supply chain operations in Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia.
Leadership Transition
Annie Chen, currently Head of Supply Chain and Logistics for Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, will take over as Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan on September 1, 2025. She succeeds Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, who will return to Covestro's headquarters in Germany on August 31, 2025, after serving as Managing Director since July 2022.
Professional Background
Annie Chen's career with Covestro began in 1996, starting with its predecessors, Bayer Taiwan and Bayer MaterialScience Taiwan. Over the years, she has held various roles in sales, procurement, customer service, and logistics. She also served as Head of Supply Chain Center for Covestro Greater China, gaining extensive experience across the Asia Pacific region.
Ongoing Responsibilities
In her new role, Annie Chen will continue to lead Covestro's supply chain and logistics operations management in Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia. Her leadership is expected to maintain the company's focus on business growth and development in the region.
