After studying chemical engineering Beate joined Clariant’s Plastic Additives division over 30 years ago. After holding various positions in technical service, development and marketing, Beate took over the lead of the dedicated Healthcare Polymers Solutions team of Clariant Masterbatches in 2015, which focuses on enhancing and protecting healthcare products. Since 2021 she is heading the healthcare sales team in Europe. Born of the collective strength of PolyOne & Clariant Masterbatches since July 1st 2020, Avient is a leading provider of plastics colors & additives.