Dirk Köllmeier takes over from Stefan Schröder as Head of Sales Europe & International

In the middle of the year, he will take over from Stefan Schröder, who is retiring after more than two decades with the company as Head of Sales and Managing Director of C&D Non-Food GmbH. Adrian Beckett will continue to manage the business in the USA and Mexico as Head of Sales Americas.

Dirk Köllmeier brings with him extensive experience in the European corrugated board industry and combines technical and commercial expertise. Prior to his new role, he worked successfully for one of the world's leading packaging manufacturers and is characterized by a deep understanding of the industry.

Stefan Schröder, who has been part of Crespel & Deiters since 2001, successfully shaped the company as sales manager from 2002 and developed it into the European market leader for high-performance adhesives. Under his leadership, C&D Corrugating & Paper achieved an impressive market share and set standards in the industry. Within 20 years, he quadrupled sales of the high-performance adhesive and spearheaded a more international focus.