Ingo Kufferath was the technological head and production expert at GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG for 40 years. Beginning July 1st, Dr. Daniel Holstein, an experienced technology manager and engineer, will take over Ingo Kufferath's area of responsibility and join the company as the new Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO). He comes from North Rhine-Westphalia, holds a doctorate in engineering, and has 15 years of experience in the management of medium-sized, mostly family-run companies. As a member of the Management Board, the 54-year-old engineer will work with Lara Kufferath, Chief Digital & Transformation Officer (CDTO), Dr. Stephan Kufferath, Chief Sales Officer (CSO), and Markus Kosel, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), to drive forward the GKD Group's international growth strategy.

Ingo Kufferath will accompany Dr. Daniel Holstein in his first weeks at GKD in order to ensure a smooth transition. After the transition period, Ingo Kufferath will switch to the company's Supervisory Board and continue to serve GKD at the strategic level.

“The varied and technically ambitious range of products and the value-oriented corporate culture quickly won me over,” says Dr. Daniel Holstein. “Digital transformation and the evolution towards sustainable solutions are the big challenges facing GKD and its many customers worldwide. I look forward to helping shape the development of the GKD Group as part of a strong management team.”