The supervisory board of Lenzing AG, Austria, has appointed Robert van de Kerkhof a member of its management board for a period of three years, effective May 1. In his capacity as chief commercial officer, van de Kerkhof will have management responsibility for marketing and sales. His relevant international management experience is a key reason justifying his appointment to the management board, the company notes.

 

Van de Kerkhof has worked for nearly 25 years in the fiber business in various international positions for two prominent companies/corporate groups (DuPont and Koch Industries). During this time, he focused on the fields of marketing and sales, product development, innovations, and ongoing optimization of the value chain.

 

Effective May 1, the Lenzing Management Board will consist of Peter Untersperger (CEO), Friedrich Weninger (COO), and Kerkhof. The Lenzing Group is a producer of cellulose fibers, with a portfolio ranging from dissolving pulp, standard and specialty cellulose fibers, to engineering services.