Dr. Henrik Adam has more than 25 years of global executive leadership experience, particularly in the steel and automotive sectors.
Dr. Adam currently serves as Executive Chairman of Tata Steel Netherlands Holding BV and holds influential leadership positions as President of EUROFER, the European Steel Association, and Chairman of the Steel Institute VDEh in Germany. His deep industry insight and relationships, strategic leadership, and international perspective will support Utility’s mission to shape the future of sustainable industrial innovation.
During his career, Dr. Adam has held CEO roles within both Tata Steel and ThyssenKrupp, leading large and complex operations. His areas of responsibility have included production, research & development, sales, supply chain, and strategic planning. In addition to his industrial credentials, Dr. Adam brings entrepreneurial insight through his involvement with technology start-ups and board-level experience across
Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
He holds a degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in automotive technology and mobility.