Jürgen studied chemistry in the Netherlands and worked as R&D scientist and operations manager in several international environments where chromatography was the major separation technology. In 2001 he changed from being a chromatographer to the development and production of Liquid Chromatography stationary phases and consumables. After his MBA in 2007 he moved from operations to Business Development from where he specialized himself in setting up new departments, introduction of new products & market development. His current position is Global Business Development Director Spherical Silica Gels at Zeochem AG in Switzerland.