LEMKEN reorganises its management team
The family-owned company is reorganising itself with a three-member management team, reinforcing its expertise for future challenges. LEMKEN has traditionally had a lean structure with a managing director and division managers for development, production, sales and finance. This step is intended to respond to the dynamic development of the industry, global challenges and marked opportunities, as well as being prepared for the next generation. Alongside the current CEO and management spokesman Anthony van der Ley (61), who focuses on sales and strategic projects, technical expertise and experience in the areas of technology and commercial management will be supplemented.
“We are delighted to have gained a proven expert for the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO)”, said shareholder Nicola Lemken, introducing
Dr Thomas Lange-Stalinski. The 53-year-old mechanical engineer has extensive experience as an operational managing director from several renowned industrial companies (automotive and suppliers) of varying sizes. From 1 November onwards, Dr Lange-Stalinski will be responsible for the Development, Plant, Purchasing, Supply Chain and Quality Management divisions and will be the direct contact person for the respective division managers.
Strengthening commercial management
Klaus Kuhl is now responsible for the finance, human resources and IT divisions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As an experienced and internationally active financial director in medium-sized companies, the 54-year old also has in-depth IT and SAP experience. Dr Geoffery Weisner, the current CFO, will leave the company by mutual agreement on 30 November 2025 after eleven commendable years of service to pursue new opportunities.
Advisory board with an advisory function
Since May, an advisory board has existed that advises the management and provides strategic support. In addition to Nicola Lemken as chair, the committee currently includes two external managers with many years of international experience: Jürgen Altena, a business graduate with expertise in finance and corporate management, and Axel Meyer, an industrial engineer specialising in development and technology. Shareholder Nicola Lemken, who will continue to be closely involved in day-to-day business as the seventh generation in the family business, is certain that this new professional structure and the resulting rejuvenation of the management committee is the right step forward for employees and customer quality. LEMKEN's processes will be strengthened and the company's success proactively safeguarded for the future and for the generation to come.
