Dr. Ben J. Lipps studied chemical engineering in the USA and earned his doctorate degree at the renowned Massachusetts Institute of Technology [MIT] in Boston. Dr Lipps was appointed to the Management Board of MagForce AG in September 2013.
His career as manager began in the research departments at various companies, including at DOW Chemical, before switching to the Fresenius group in 1985, where he held various positions at Fresenius USA and Fresenius Medical Care North American until 2004. As Chairman of the Board, he led Fresenius Medical Care from 1999 to 2012 with a great deal of scientific and economic success.