Personalities
New CEO at Sukano
The Board of Directors of Sukano AG has named Thomas Bernhardt as new CEO and head of the management. He will assume his duties as of October 1, 2015
He succeeds Wolfgang Schadt who was leading the company temporarily. In addition to Bernhardt’s CEO function he will be also head of sales of the company.
Thomas Bernhardt is an experienced management personality. “Sukano will take advantage of his long and successful management experience in the Masterbatch sector” states Martin Schmutz, Chairman of the Sukano Board.
Bernhardt had leading management positions with Hoechst, Clariant and lately at Archroma in Singpore.
Based upon the appreciated brand SUKANO®, the recognized high quality of Sukano products and the innovation power of Sukano-Solutions, the new management will place its attention on customer orientation. Management and the team will engage themselves to make Sukano products and services even more flexible, fast and according to customer’s requirements.
Sukano is an expert in the development and production of functional and optical masterbatches, special compounds and blends for the enhancement of the characteristics of bio- and oil based plastics and its relevant industries. Sukano products offer constant quality, reliability and are of highest purity. The pledge to customers is “Add a little, gain a lot. Already small entities of innovative Sukano Compounds and Masterbatches are supporting customers worldwide to solve problems, to improve productivity and add value to their products. Sukano produces in Switzerland, the U.S.A. and in Malaysia and disposes of a worldwide distribution network.