Dr. Nicolas Wiedmann has assumed full responsibility as Siegwerk's new CEO, with the mandate to further accelerate the company’s growth beyond the traditional printing ink segment.

After a three-month transition period with his predecessor Herbert Forker, Dr. Wiedmann will continue Siegwerk’s recent strategic transformation to become a circular and digital packaging solutions company. He plans to maintain a global network and strengthen Siegwerk’s customer-focused approach as well as new digital services. Dr. Wiedmann will also prioritize the company’s Circular Economy ambitions and how to support Siegwerk customers in mastering this challenge.

“From the very first moment I got to know Siegwerk, I was impressed how motivated, innovation-friendly and forward-looking the company and its employees are,” said Dr. Wiedmann. “The track record of Siegwerk over the last years is remarkable, while always remaining true to itself. I would like to continue this course for growth and discover new opportunities – for Siegwerk and for its customers.”

The company’s goals for a sustainable future are one of the important strategies for Siegwerk.

“The Circular Economy is a major transformational force affecting every industry,” Dr. Wiedmann said. “Siegwerk is well-positioned to respond to this by providing solutions that will help customers eliminate waste and the continual use of the world’s valuable resources.

“Inks, coatings, and substrates are the closely interrelated components of packaging,” Dr. Wiedmann added. “We will only succeed in mastering the challenges of achieving a circular packaging industry together with our customers, suppliers, employees and other industry partners. From the standpoint of innovative new applications, Siegwerk can make a significant contribution. I am very much looking forward to these important and exciting challenges.”