Annie Chen Named Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan

Covestro announces that Annie Chen, current head of supply chain and logistic for Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, will assume the role of managing director of Covestro Taiwan, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Chen succeeds Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, the current managing director.

Dr. Wildebrand will return to Covestro’s headquarters in Germany on Aug. 31, 2025. Dr. Wildebrand has served as managing director of Covestro Taiwan since July 2022, leading the company’s transformation and achieving numerous significant accomplishments during his three-year tenure.

“During these three years, I have experienced many exciting and productive challenges and achievements together with my colleagues at Covestro Taiwan. I sincerely thank all employees for their trust and dedication,” says Wildebrand. “Ms. Annie Chen is a trusted and experienced leader who has been an important member of Covestro Taiwan’s management team for many years, with extensive and comprehensive experience across the Asia Pacific region. Under her leadership, Covestro Taiwan will continue to drive business growth and development with clear direction and firm determination.”

Chen’s career at Covestro began in 1996, starting with Covestro Taiwan’s predecessors, Bayer Taiwan and Bayer MaterialScience Taiwan. She has held diverse roles, including sales, procurement, customer service, and logistics, and she has also served as head of supply chain center for Covestro Greater China.

In her new role and in addition to representing Covestro in Taiwan, she will continue to lead Covestro’s supply chain and logistic operations management business in Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia.

“I am excited to take on the role of managing director of Covestro Taiwan,” say Chen. “Covestro is at a transformation period, and I look forward to working with Taiwan’s excellent team to continue advancing the company’s sustainability strategy, providing innovative solutions for our customers, and strengthening our leadership position in the Taiwan market. We will remain focused on innovation, sustainable development, and customer needs as we shape a better future together.”