Sulza in surprise leadership change

21 August 2015


SWITZERLAND – Pump manufacturer Sulza announced its surprise that CEO Klaus Stahlmann announced his resignation last month. The board of directors added that to maintain clarity and focus in management, it released Stahlman with immediate effect and appointed CFO Thomas Dittrich as interim CEO. The recruiting process is ongoing.

Dittrich, 51, holds Master of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Dipl. Ing. Univ) as well as in Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration (HSG) and is Group CFO since August 2014.

A spokesman said: "The Board of Directors has complete confidence in the Executive Committee under the interim leadership of Thomas Dittrich."