After receiving his PhD in organic chemistry from the University of MA1/4nster, Germany, Hans-Joachim Streitberger began his technical career at BASF Coatings in MA1/4nster. Following positions in cathodic electrocoating development and central paint research, he became director of the European research group. He led the technical automotive OEM group in Southfield, Michigan, USA, for three years, before returning to MA1/4nster in charge of the European technical groups for automotive OEM development and technical service. He later became vice president of a business group for industrial coati...