Kraiburg TPE Gets New CEO

Kraiburg TPE has major changes at the top, as Franz Hinterecker has handed over his 23-yr-old CEO position to Oliver Zintner, previously director of EMEA.

Monika Hofmann has taken over Zintner’s responsibilities.

A university-trained chemist, Oliver Zintner, joined the management team in 2007 as head of corporate purchasing before taking over the role of director of EMEA in 2010. In this position, he has been responsible for the company’s strategic development and operative business for 11 years, reporting directly to the CEO. Before joining Kraiburg TPE, Zintner worked for companies such as Ciba Specialty Chemicals and Huntsman. Said Zintner, “Kraiburg TPE has immense responsibility toward its staff and customers and is facing major tasks along with the associated opportunities. Our customers are aware of the excellent products and services we provide. That’s exactly why we’re already working on solutions for the issues of the future. It’s this inevitable process of change that drives us forward. I’m taking up the challenge with pleasure, knowing I have support from a great global team. We’ll be working together to find solutions that make the difference.”

Franz Hinterecker has taken on new responsibilities as a member of the Board of Directors at Kraiburg Holding SE’s board of directors. . Said Hinterecker, “Customers’ requirements for TPEs are increasing, and Kraiburg TPE’s quality, service and worldwide network have become established and are appreciated. Kraiburg TPE has a stable position in this market environment and it’s a good moment to hand over the operational business after 23 years. I’m pleased that Oliver Zintner has taken up the new challenges and I’m sure he’ll go on extending the company’s success with the Kraiburg TPE team.”