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Management and Team

Prime Lithium consists of a team of international experts in the chemical industry and the complete lithium value chain.

As the leadership of Prime Lithium, the Management Board, led by Dr. Axel C. Heitmann, is dedicated to enhancing sustainable value. Responsibilities include shaping corporate strategy, managing budgets, and ensuring transparent communication through regular financial reporting.

In line with our commitment to accountability, the Management Board consistently updates the Supervisory Board on vital aspects such as planning, business development, and risk management that are pertinent to our company’s success.

Management

CEO

Dr. Axel C. Heitmann

Co-Founder of Prime Lithium AG. Former long-term CEO of Lanxess AG

CEO & Co-Founder of Prime Lithium AG. Former long-term CEO of Lanxess AG

Supervisory Board

Chairman of the Board

Jan-Philipp Weitz

CEO of Deutsche Rohstoff

Board Member

Dr. Thomas Gutschlag

Founder of Deutsche Rohstoff

Board Member

Henning Döring

CFO of Deutsche Rohstoff

Advisory Board

Process and Engineering Consultant

Dr. Paul Wagner

Former Group Function Owner Innovation and Technology of Lanxess AG

Former Group Function Owner Innovation and Technology of Lanxess AG
Process and Engineering Management

Dr. Stefan Schäfer

Process Engineer & Manager, former Project Lead for Plant Design at Bayer AG

Process Engineer & Manager, former Project Lead for Plant Design at Bayer AG
Stade Site & Permit Management

Dr. Jörg Reichert

Expert in processing technologies and hydrometallurgical processes

Expert in processing technologies and hydrometallurgical processes
Chemical Process Expert

Dr. Michael Friederich

Long-standing plant manager and chemical process expert at Lanxess AG

Long-standing plant manager and chemical process expert at Lanxess AG
Program Management

Dr. Christoph Haupenthal

Senior Advisor in the Chemical Industry

Senior Advisor in the Chemical Industry
Chemical Process Innovation

Peter Leban

Experienced Anorganic Chemist, former Site Manager for Rockwood Lithium

Experienced Anorganic Chemist, former Site Manager for Rockwood Lithium
EPCM Coordination

Michael Hasken

Experienced Project Manager in Chemical and Power Plant Construction

Experienced Project Manager in Chemical and Power Plant Construction
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