Bastian Jana holds a degree in Business Information Systems and has over 25 years of experience in IT, including more than 15 years in the process industry. As Head of Production Supporting Solutions at LANXESS, he is responsible for driving the digitalization of production and maintenance processes from an IT perspective. His core expertise lies in the convergence of IT and OT, the design of integrated system landscapes, and the implementation of innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency. With a strong understanding of industrial processes and emerging technologies, he plays a key role in advancing digital transformation in the manufacturing environment. At LANXESS, he is actively involved in integrating AI-based solutions into production and maintenance to support data-driven decision-making and predictive capabilities.