Gerresheimer (Düsseldorf, Germany) recently announced that it has appointed Dietmar Siemssen as CEO, effective on Nov. 1.

“Gerresheimer is a well-respected, internationally positioned company. As a key partner to the pharmaceuticals, healthcare and cosmetics industries, the future holds great promise and a wealth of opportunities,” said Siemssen. “I am very optimistic as I look ahead to this exciting new mission.”

Prior to becoming CEO, Siemssen was CEO of Stabilus for 7 years. He has also held a number of leadership roles over the last 19 years.

“By bringing Dietmar Siemssen on board, we have gained a seasoned manager with international experience to lead Gerresheimer for some time to come. He was instrumental in growing Stabilus’s business as well as successfully taking the company public and completing a major acquisition,” Axel Herberg, chairman of the supervisory board at Gerresheimer, said. “I am confident that, under his leadership, Gerresheimer will continue on its current growth trajectory and effectively execute the strategic expansion plans underway.”