Wassermann is thus following Klaus Aarestrup, who departed the group on December 31, 2012, in order to accept a new challenge.

Alexander Wassermann, who is coming from Voith Papier, is an acknowledged expert in the paper industry. He possesses detailed technical knowledge about the production and converting of paper and in the construction and maintenance of paper machines. At the University of Graz Wassermann studied paper, fibre and pulp technology and began his career in 1994 at Sulzer Papertec in Ravensburg. Following this were stations at Voith Paper in St. Pölten, Heidenheim and Appleton. During this time, Wassermann was involved in the commissioning of paper machines, in development and in product management. In technical sales and as a member of management, he actively contributed to the market success of Voith Paper in Asia and was most recently responsible for the product and service business for paper machines worldwide.