Dr. Jan Busch is a senior leader in production and technology with over 15 years of experience in the chemical industry. Born in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 1977, he is currently Vice President for Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Permitting, and Quality Management (HSEQ) at Covestro’s largest production cluster in North Rhine-Westphalia. Leading a team of 40 specialists, he is responsible for ensuring safety and compliance across Covestro’s multiple chemical plants.

Previously, Dr. Busch held senior leadership roles at Covestro, including Vice President for Polycarbonate, TPU, and Films Technology, where he led global teams in driving process innovation, sustainability, and digitalization in production technology. His career spans technical and strategic roles, including Director of Hydrogenation and Nitration Process Technology and Plant Management for various chemical production sites.

Dr. Busch holds a PhD and a diploma in Chemical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, where he developed a strong foundation in process systems engineering. Fluent in German, English, and Dutch, he is also passionate about sailing, hiking, and traveling.

The Pop in Your Job:
As Head of HSEQ for Covestro’s productions sites in North Rhine-Westphalia, I am privileged to lead initiatives that directly impact the safety and well-being of thousands of employees while ensuring the responsible and sustainable operation of our production sites. What excites me most about this role is the opportunity to drive meaningful change at the intersection of people, the environment, and technology. Every day, I collaborate with outstanding teams to enhance safety protocols, ensure compliance, and foster a “We Are One” culture of responsibility and innovation. Especially safety is very personal to me – I want every one of us return happy and healthy to their loved ones at the end of the day. The challenges are complex, but the rewards are immeasurable, as we shape a safer, more sustainable future for the industry, the communities, and the people we serve.

Covestro is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality plastics and their components. With its innovative products and processes, the company contributes to greater sustainability and quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the globe in key industries such as mobility, construction and housing as well as electrical and electronics. In addition, Covestro's polymers are used in areas such as sports and leisure, cosmetics, healthcare and in the chemical industry itself. The company is fully aligned with the circular economy and aims to become climate-neutral by 2035 (Scope 1 and 2). In the 2022 financial year, Covestro generated sales of EUR 18 billion. At the end of 2022, the company had 50 production sites worldwide and around 18,000 employees (converted to full-time equivalents).