Packaging

Organization change in the Business Unit Services

Tuesday 21. December 2010 - Bobst Group continues its transformation. Based on a clear picture and a strategic rationale of where it wants to develop the Service business, progresses have been made in expanding the support to customers optimizing their operations. The objective to provide a seamless and optimal customer service responding to the increasing demands of the market requires a change in the organization.

Effective at the end of the first quarter 2011, Stephan März will assume the leadership of the Business Unit Services, taking over the responsibility from Claude Currat who will remain in the Group as Senior Vice President Global Accounts, a function which is not part of the Group Executive Committee responsibilities.
Stephan März comes from GF Agie Charmilles and will join the Group to lead the Business Unit Services on its continued growth trajectory. He has a solid experience in the Services business, its strategy, development and implementation worldwide, coupled with a technical (mechanical engineering) and a business administration background.
Claude Currat will take on the newly defined role as Head of Global Accounts. In this function, he will be able to leverage his extensive Bobst Group experience as well as his excellent relationships in various markets and industries across the world. He will report to Jean-Pascal Bobst, Group CEO, and will leave the Group Executive Committee.
With Stephan März and Claude Currat assuming their new responsibilities, the Group has made another important step towards its overall transformation.