The press release dated 17 January 2024 announces that Saori Dubourg, a 52‑year‑old German manager with extensive experience at BASF, will become the CEO (Vorstandsvorsitzende) of the Austrian group Greiner AG effective 1 March 2024, succeeding Axel Kühner. The announcement includes statements from Dominik Greiner, chairman of the supervisory board, praising Dubourg’s international experience, focus on innovation and sustainability, and alignment with Greiner’s values. Dubourg’s biography highlights her BWL studies at the University of Trier, a career at BASF since 1996 across Europe, the US, China, Japan and Singapore, board membership, leadership of BASF’s sustainability board, and multiple “Manager of the Year” awards (Manager Magazin/BCG 2017, Handelsblatt 2021). It also notes her involvement in EU high‑level industrial groups, German government sustainability council, and the G7 Impact Taskforce, as well as her language skills (German, English, French, Japanese). The release provides a brief corporate overview: Greiner, founded 1868, is a global leader in plastics and foam solutions with three divisions (Greiner Packaging, NEVEON, Greiner Bio‑One), 2022 revenue €2.33 bn, ~11,600 employees at 120 sites in 34 countries. The new executive board from 1 March 2024 will consist of CEO Saori Dubourg, CFO Hannes Moser, and COO Manfred Stanek. Contact information for media inquiries is given (Gerti Wallner).
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Leadership Transition: Saori Dubourg appointed CEO of Greiner AG
Announcement of Dubourg’s appointment as Vorstandsvorsitzende effective 1 March 2024, succeeding Axel Kühner after 15 years.
Dubourg’s Professional pedigree: BASF tenure and international exposure
Details of Dubourg’s career at BASF (1996‑2023), roles in operational management across multiple continents, board membership, and leadership of the sustainability board.
Strategic Vision: Innovation and sustainability as Greiner’s growth pillars
Quotes from Dubourg and Dominik Greiner emphasizing the importance of innovation, circular economy, and ecological responsibility for future economic success.
Recognition and influence: Awards, EU‑level groups, and governmental advisory roles
Listing of Dubourg’s Manager of the Year awards, participation in EU High Level Industrial Group, German sustainability council, and G7 Impact Taskforce.
Corporate snapshot: Greiner AG’s scale, divisions, and financial performance
Overview of Greiner’s history, three operating divisions, 2022 revenue €2.33 bn, 11,600 employees, 120 sites in 34 countries.
Executive board composition and media contact details
Information on the new board members (CEO Dubourg, CFO Hannes Moser, COO Manfred Stanek) and the designated media spokesperson Gerti Wallner.