H.C. Starck, one of the world’s leading suppliers of powders and components made of technology metals and advanced ceramics, has realigned its Executive Board.
As of October 1, 2015, the group with nearly 2,800 employees and 15 production sites worldwide will be led by four Executive Board Members.
Edmar Allitsch, previously Head of the Tungsten Powders division, will take over the sales organization and will focus on the acceleration of the sales activities and strategic key account projects in the tungsten powders business. Dr. Michael Reiss, Chief Technology Officer of the group, will assume the lead of the Tungsten Powders division.
Dr. Reiss will also take over responsibility for the Surface Technology & Ceramic Powders division from Edmar Allitsch. The Advanced Ceramic Components division, previously in the responsibility of CEO Dr. Andreas Meier, will be handed over to Dr. Matthias Schmitz, CFO of the group.
Dr. Andreas Meier continues to be responsible for the Tantalum/Niobium Powders division. The lead of the Fabricated Products division remains unchanged with Dr. Dmitry Shashkov.