Werner Zerweck
Werner Zerweck | |
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| Born | 14 March 1899 Munich, Germany |
| Died | 10 September 1965 (aged 66) Frankfurt, Germany |
| Alma mater | Technical University of Munich |
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| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | Cassella (1924–1963) |
| Doctoral advisor | Hans Fischer |
Werner Zerweck (14 March 1899 in Munich – 10 September 1965) was a German chemist, inventor and industrial leader, who was CEO of the chemical and pharmaceutical company Cassella (later merged with Sanofi) from 1953 to 1963. Under his leadership, the company shifted its primary focus from dyes to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. He was also a member of the advisory board of Deutsche Bank from 1953. Zerweck was a pioneer in the development of synthetic fibers.