GMM Pfaudler has announced a series of significant leadership appointments and organizational restructuring, effective May 21, 2026. The company has appointed Mr. Gregory Gelhaus as the new Group Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, the company is strengthening its senior management team with new appointments in finance and corrosion-resistant technology divisions, while streamlining its organizational structure to drive future growth and operational excellence.
Strategic Leadership Appointment
The Board of Directors has officially appointed Mr. Gregory Gelhaus as the Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO) and Key Managerial Personnel, effective May 21, 2026. Mr. Gelhaus, who previously served as the Chief Transformation Officer for the GMM Pfaudler Group since May 2025, brings extensive international experience to the role. His background includes leadership positions at Global Blue and PricewaterhouseCoopers, alongside an academic foundation from the Ross School of Business and the Wharton School. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Senior Management Strengthening
As part of the ongoing organizational refinement, the company has announced key additions to its senior leadership team:
- Mr. Ankit Nayyar has been named Deputy Chief Financial Officer, bringing deep expertise from his prior roles at Bayer & Monsanto, Pfizer, and Morgan Stanley Capital.
- Mr. Massimo Serapioni has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Corrosion-Resistant Technologies division, leveraging his proven track record in global business strategy and integration from his tenure at Coperion.
Organizational Restructuring
Alongside these appointments, the company has implemented structural changes within its senior management ranks. Mr. Manish Shah and Mr. Ulf Wittmann have ceased to be part of the Senior Management Personnel effective May 21, 2026, as a result of these strategic shifts in the organization’s structure. Both individuals will continue their employment with the company.
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