Heidelberg has announced management changes as Dr Ludwin Monz steps down from his position as chair of the Management Board at his own request.
Jürgen Otto will become the new chief executive officer at Heidelberg on July 1.
The chair of Heidelberg’s supervisory board, Dr. Martin Sonnenschein, says, “We very much regret Dr. Ludwin Monz’s decision to leave Heidelberg. He has decisively advanced our company strategically and operationally and thus strengthened our foundation in a difficult market environment.
“With Jürgen Otto, we are gaining a proven leader. With his experience and network, we will continue to consistently prepare Heidelberg for the future, increase profitability and further strengthen our significant technological expertise in the printing and packaging industry and beyond.”
Dr. Ludwin Monz says, “I really enjoyed working at Heidelberg. I would like to thank the Supervisory Board, the management team and all employees of the company for their good cooperation.”
Jürgen Otto brings decades of experience in the sustainable orientation of large industrial companies, complemented by experience in the field of turnaround management in the recent years. He says, “Heidelberg is an icon of German industry with product quality and service expertise that is appreciated worldwide. I look forward to becoming part of Heidelberg and working with the management team around Tania von der Goltz and David Schmedding, as well as all employees on a successful future for the company.”
At its meeting on April 19, 2024, Heidelberg’s supervisory board expanded its management board. Dr. David Schmedding, previously head of sales, will join the management board as a new member. The management board will consist of Jürgen Otto, chief executive officer; Tania von der Goltz; chief financial officer; and Dr. David Schmedding, chief sales and service officer.
Sonnenschein adds, “Due to his previous management positions in the company, Dr. David Schmedding is an accomplished Heidelberg resident. With his appointment to the management board, we will place an even stronger focus on convincing our customers with innovative, high-quality products and services and advancing their performance in the future.”
Dr. David Schmedding says, “I would like to thank everyone for the trust they have placed in me and look forward to the task of helping to shape Heidelberg as a member of the management board on its way forward and to further develop it in the interests of our customers.”
