Henning Schmitz leads the Process Automation function at Bayer, where he is driving the strategic implementation of intelligent automation across the organization. With over 15 years of experience at Bayer, his expertise spans SAP process landscapes, interface development, and end-to-end process optimization. Henning combines a strong technical background with a deep understanding of business process management, gained through roles in IT, global project management, and in-house consulting. He holds a degree in Information Management from the University of Koblenz and has studied internationally in New Zealand, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Ireland.

Bela Wessels is a Junior Software Engineer at Bayer, focusing on AI and process automation within the Technology & Engineering division. After completing a dual study program in Business Informatics with a focus on Data Science, he now continues to deepen his expertise through a Master’s program at Fachhochschule Dortmund. Bela combines hands-on development experience with a strong academic foundation in digital transformation technologies.