GERMANY- The Crespel & Deiters Group, headquartered in Ibbenbüren, Germany, has expanded its Executive Board with the appointment of key professionals in a move to manage its rapid growth and establish enduring core processes. 

According to a press release by the company, this initiative reflects the company’s commitment to ensuring sustained success amidst dynamic market conditions.

The restructuring process, coupled with the generational shift within the organization, has culminated in the appointment of Philipp Deiters (CSO Food), Dr. Inge Hohrath (CFO), and Steffen von Glahn (COO) to the Executive Board. 

These individuals join the existing managing partner, Gustav Deiters, who continues to serve as the CEO/CSO Non-Food.

As a family-owned enterprise, the Crespel & Deiters Group has emerged as a pivotal player in the European wheat processing sector. 

Over the years, the company has strategically expanded and diversified its product portfolio, aiming to transform into an international leader in wheat-based solutions for both the food and non-food sectors since 2020.

The confirmation of the new Board members took place during the Annual General Meeting in December 2023. This decision aligns with the group’s vision of distributing management responsibilities to navigate the evolving landscape of the industry effectively.

The enhanced management structure is poised to position the company for continued global success, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and solutions to customers and business partners. 

Crespel & Deiters is committed to developing and optimizing internal value-added processes, solidifying its reputation as a reliable partner and an attractive employer that consistently achieves its goals.

Gustav Deiters, CEO of the Crespel & Deiters Group, expressed his satisfaction, stating, “We are delighted to have accomplished our mission of continuing the group as an independent family business, now in its sixth generation. This gives us the entrepreneurial and financial independence to consistently pursue our vision of becoming a leading international manufacturer of wheat-based products while remaining true to our values.

The Crespel & Deiters Group, with over 160 years of heritage, stands as an owner-managed global entity and a prominent producer of wheat starches and wheat proteins in Europe. 

The company leverages state-of-the-art technologies, sustainable processes, and innovative strength to develop highly functional products and application-oriented solutions for customer-specific needs in the food, non-food, and feed industries under brands like Loryma, C&D Corrugating & Paper, C&D Technical Applications, Trigea, and Crespeo.

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