Dr. Michael Honné is building up, as Head of MRO 4.0, a new digital business within Henkel Adhesives Technologies. Before joining Henkel in 2020, he worked for the plant manufacturer thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, where he was responsible for the Global Service. He also worked for several years as a consultant and researcher in the field of industrial maintenance and holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

The Pop in Your Job: I love creating new things that matter. As an intrapreneur at Henkel I do this by shaping the digital future of industrial manufacturing and maintenance.

Henkel operates worldwide with leading innovations, brands and technologies in three business areas: Adhesive Technologies, Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care. Founded in 1876, Henkel looks back on more than 140 years of success. The company holds leading positions with its three business units in both industrial and consumer businesses thanks to strong brands, innovations and technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf and Loctite. Henkel, headquartered in Düsseldorf / Germany, counts among the most internationally aligned German-based companies in the global marketplace. Our company purpose expresses what unites us all at Henkel: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We are a diverse team of about 53,000 colleagues worldwide, striving to enrich and improve life every day through our products, services, and solutions. Our Purpose is built from our roots and carries a long-standing legacy of innovation, responsibility, and sustainability into the future. Our shared values and Leadership Commitments guide our decisions and actions every day.