Dr. Lars-Erik Gaertner is an Innovation Technology Specialist & Program Manager of Technology Innovation at Linde Group. He serves as global program manager for transformational carbon capture and utilization (CCUS) research and development, and advocates for advancing CCUS technology. Dr. Gaertner received a Doctorate of Engineering and Diplom-Ingenieur from the University of Freiberg and a “Mini” EMBA in Innovation Leadership from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.