Head of Innovation for Infrastructure, Protection & Repair

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do As the Head of Innovation for Infrastructure Protection Repair (IPR), you will lead our global product development teams across coatings, composite repair, adhesives, and protective technologies. You will be the driving force behind shaping our innovation strategy, building a strong technical culture, integrating teams, and enabling the next generation of market‑shaping solutions. Lead the integration of technical teams into one unified IPR innovation organization. Build a collaborative, high‑trust culture across diverse backgrounds. Drive the execution of IPR’s global innovation strategy. Manage and prioritize the global product development and technology portfolio. Lead key technology programs across coatings, composite repair, corrosion protection, and thermal/structural solutions. Lead and coach ~35 product development technical experts across regions. Retain and develop talent during the integration phase. Set and monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement. Build strong relationships with customers in core segments. Support customer visits, technical decisions, and major opportunities. Build partnerships with external suppliers, research institutions, and industry experts. Ensure strong collaboration across regional technology and PD hubs.