Oliver Stratmann works as Group CFO of the German specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG. He is responsible for the group functions accounting, corporate controlling, IT, M&A, Tax & Trade Compliance as well as Treasury and Investor Relations.
Oliver has a track record of more than two decades in investor relations functions. Throughout his career, he has gained a deep understanding of capital markets, strategic communications, and financing instruments.
As a key communicator of LANXESS’ transformation-strategy to the capital market, Oliver effectively managed the communication of various significant activities, including acquisitions, divestments, and restructuring programs. His efforts ensured transparent and consistent messaging to the capital market, fostering investor confidence and support.
He gained expertise in treasury management and was responsible for establishing the financing structures for LANXESS’ largest acquisition. He also executed multiple bond emissions and implementing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria in sustainability linked bonds and the company’s revolving credit facility.
For eight years, Oliver served as a board member of the German Investor Relations Association (DIRK). He continues to promote the IR profession in Germany, sharing knowledge and expertise with peers and up-and-coming professionals.
Oliver was awarded the European IR Magazine’s ”Best IR Officer” five times.
He studied business administration in Giessen, Germany, and London, UK. Before joining LANXESS, he held positions in Controlling and Investor Relations at Celanese AG.
