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Reifenhäuser Reicofil with new management

Dr. Boerge Wessling and Stephan Gerharz © 2021 Reifenhäuser
Effective April 01, Dr. Bernd Kunze (60) hands over the management of Reifenhäuser Reicofil to his two successors Dr. Boerge Wessling (41) and Stephan Gerharz (43) after more than 20 years in this position.

Effective April 01, Dr. Bernd Kunze (60) hands over the management of Reifenhäuser Reicofil to his two successors Dr. Boerge Wessling (41) and Stephan Gerharz (43) after more than 20 years in this position. Dr. Kunze moves to the Reifenhäuser Group holding, where he will focus on his tasks within the group management and his role as CTO.

The new Management

Dr. Boerge Wessling (41) joined Reifenhäuser Reicofil in October 2020. He studied material sciences and gained his doctorate in the field of electrical engineering. Formerly, he held a position as Managing Director in the high-technology equipment sector, focusing on Product Management and Sales. As Managing Director of Reicofil, he will be responsible for the areas of Sales, Service, Research & Development, Strategy, and Controlling.

 


Stephan Gerharz (43) studied mechanical engineering and has worked at Reicofil for 20 years – until recently as Head of Order Management and member of the extended Management Board. As Managing Director, he will be responsible for Technology including special projects, Order Management, and Human Resources. 


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