German personal care ingredient distributor Nordmann has appointed Martin Rathke as its new managing director, effective immediately.
Rathke joins the Hamburg-based company from Biesterfeld, where he gained around two decades of experience, most recently as global business director of engineered polymers.
Nordmann said Rathke brings extensive leadership experience and deep expertise in international chemical sales and distribution.
“Martin brings exactly the combination of entrepreneurial mindset, international experience, and leadership strength that we value in our relationships and for our path to grow,” said Irina Zschaler, CEO of holding company Georg Nordmann Holding Aktiengesellschaft.
“Together with Ulrich Cramer, who will continue in his role, Martin Rathke will form a strong and closely aligned leadership team,” she added.
“As partners, they will jointly extend Nordmann’s strategic development and promote the company’s future direction.”
Normann said its focus will be on accelerating global expansion through targeted strategic, organic and inorganic growth, while further optimizing the existing business, and continuously evaluating and refining the company’s portfolio strategy.
“With our shareholders’ commitment, Nordmann aims to strengthen its international footprint and evolve into a global player in the chemical distribution industry,” said a spokeswoman.
