After a degree in chemical process engineering, Uwe Gaul started his professional career in the chemical industry with an international EPC company in the late 90s. After 10 years in international projects, he joined Siemens as a senior project manager and consultant. The last six years, he was consulting Siemens clients in the chemical industry regarding automation, digitalization and logistics concepts. Uwe is currently leading the Siemens Industry Initiative for battery material (upstream) and recycling in the Siemens Vertical Management for Chemicals.