After studying civil engineering, Hubert Looks started his professional career in 1991, initially at Hüls AG in Marl, where he worked for the Technical Service in Europe. From 1994, he held various positions at the AKZO Nobel Group, including the building adhesives division Schönox and the raw materials business ELOTEX based in Lucerne/Switzerland. As Commercial Director, he managed international sales and was Global Key Account Manager. Since 2009, he was Managing Director at Sievert AG and most recently Director Sales and IT/Digitisation at Köster Bauchemie AG. Hubert advises companies in the chemical, trade and construction and construction supply industries on a holistic basis.