Antalis Verpackungen appointed Dr. Ulrich Piepel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. With decades of experience in strategic procurement, finance, and operational leadership, Dr. Piepel is expected to play a key role in supporting the company’s transformation and long-term financial sustainability. This appointment reflects Antalis’ ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership team amid shifting market dynamics and evolving packaging demands.

Dr. Piepel brings a strong track record from leadership roles at RWE AG and Metro AG, where he was responsible for large-scale international procurement and strategic financial initiatives. At Antalis Verpackungen, he will focus on aligning financial processes with business objectives, accelerating digital transformation, and improving operational efficiency to support growth. His appointment is viewed as a critical step in preparing the company for future investments and the increasingly complex demands of the packaging sector.

Commenting on the appointment, Antalis Verpackungen’s management expressed confidence in Dr. Piepel’s ability to lead the finance function with both analytical precision and strategic foresight. His extensive background in digitalization and supply chain integration is expected to further enhance the company’s ability to deliver value-added packaging solutions. Dr. Piepel joins the company at a pivotal time as Antalis continues to invest in innovation, customer-centricity, and sustainable business practices.