Xella International S.A.
Xella International S.A.: Change in Management of Xella Group
DGAP-News: Xella International S.A. / Key word(s): Change of Personnel The information contained in this document is not for publication, distribution or release to or within the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia. Change in Management of Xella Group Duisburg, 9 October 2015. Jan Buck-Emden, Chairman of the Management of Xella, today decided to resign from his post due to personal reasons. The responsibilities in the management are to be reorganized in the coming days under the leadership of Peter Steiner, Chairman of Xella International S.A. Jan Buck-Emden is leaving the company with immediate effect. Dr. Jochen Fabritius, COO, and Hans-Jürgen Wiecha, CFO, continue their successful work in the management team. “We thank Jan Buck-Emden for his long-term and great commitment and the successful development of Xella. We regret his decision and wish him all the best for his future,” says Peter Steiner. Jan Buck-Emden joined the company in 2001 and was appointed Chairman of the Management in 2007. Press contact About Xella The Xella Group produces and markets building materials (Ytong and Hebel autoclaved aerated concrete, Silka calcium silicate blocks, Multipor mineral insulation boards), gypsum fibreboards and cement-bonded and fire protection boards (Fermacell and Fermacell Aestuver) and lime (Fels). In 2014, Xella generated sales of approximately EUR1.27 billion with a workforce of 6,686 people (Full-time equivalent as of 31 December 2014). The company is indirectly owned by private equity companies PAI Partners and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners.
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