Dieter Blennemann graduated from the University of Bonn in 1961 with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry. He continued his research on isotope separation as an Assistant Professor in Bonn and later at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, working for the Atomic Energy Commission. After an executive trainee program at Bayer in Leverkusen, Dr. Blennemann held several positions in industrial companies. He lived in Sevilla (Spain), Boston (USA), and Brussels (Belgium) where he was the European Manager for Air Products & Chemicals, an American company headquartered in Allentown, PA. In 1981, he joined Carl Zeiss, a German company worldwide leading in optical and precision-mechanical devices. Dr. Blennemann became responsible for all Zeiss business in North and South America as President and CEO. He retired in 2000 and enjoys being involved in several not-for-profit organizations.
Dieter Blennemann is married to Gigi Blennemann and lives in Greenwich, CT. The Blennemanns love to visit their five children and ten grandchildren. They spend a good part of their time traveling all over the world or on their boat cruising the US coast line.