Ad-hoc | 19 September 2017 18:36

Westag & Getalit AG: Franz David, Chair of the Surfaces/Elements business unit is leaving Westag & Getalit AG

Westag & Getalit AG / Key word(s): Change of Personnel

19-Sep-2017 / 18:36 CET/CEST
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Mr Franz David (51), a member of the Executive Board of Westag & Getalit AG since March 2015, has resigned his Executive Board mandate as of 19/09/2017. This has been mutually agreed between the Supervisory Board of Westag & Getalit AG and Mr David. Until a successor is appointed, Mr Wilhelm Beckers, CEO, and Mr Christopher Stenzel, CFO, will take over his responsibilities on an interim basis.

The strategic direction of the Surfaces/Elements business unit was redefined under the responsibility of Mr David. The priority was to develop new growth areas while simultaneously optimizing the cost structures.

“Among other things, Mr David significantly drove forward the sales activities of the Surfaces/Elements business unit and provided new impetus for Westag & Getalit AG’s future growth. We would like to thank him for his outstanding performance.” says Supervisory Board Chairman Mr Klaus Pampel”.

Mr David says: “Westag & Getalit AG is a good and successful company to which I will continue to feel connected in future.”

The Supervisory Board of Westag & Getalit AG would like to thank Mr David for the excellent cooperation and his great commitment and wish him all the best and every success for his future career and private life.

This release and further information about our company are available online at www.westag-getalit.com .

Contact:
Thomas Sudhoff
PR and Financial Communication
Tel.: +49 5242 / 17-5176
E-Mail: ir@westag-getalit.com

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Language:	English
Company:	Westag & Getalit AG
	Hellweg 15
	33378 Rheda-Wiedenbrück
	Germany
Phone:	+49 (0)5242 17 – 0
Fax:	+49 (0)5242 17 – 5603
E-mail:	zentral@westag-getalit.de
Internet:	www.westag-getalit.de
ISIN:	DE0007775207, DE0007775231
WKN:	777520, 777523
Listed:	Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange

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