New CEO for Gelita next year

Gelita has announced the appointment of Dr Franz Josef Konert as its new CEO as of the start of 2010.

Dr Konert is currently general manager of Melitta Haushaltsprodukte, where he has worked for the last 8 years. In addition to his role as CEO, he will take up the position of chief market office sales and R&D at Gelita.

Current CMO Dr Axel Alber voluntarily leaves the position at the end of 2009.