EuroWire November 2023

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Marc Bolick joins AFL Fibre optics manufacturer AFL has announced that Marc Bolick is joining the company as president of product solutions. Bringing his experience and insights to the team, Mr Bolick will lead and manage supply chain, commercial sales, marketing and customer services across AFL’s five core markets, reporting directly to president and CEO Jaxon Lang.

of the supervisory board of Sikora AG. “He has more than 30 years of experience in sales and brings a comprehensive technical understanding of Sikora technologies and market requirements.” Mr Lieder said, “I would like to thank the Sikora family and the supervisory board for the trust they have placed in me; and I would like to thank my colleague in the executive board, Dr Christian Frank, for the positive and trusting discussions, as well as the constructive cooperation over the last several months. I am very much looking forward to my new responsibilities and would like to concentrate above all on continuing to provide our customers with solutions for their needs. We want to expand the market potential and develop our service to further increase customer satisfaction. In doing so, I see open, good communication and cooperation at eye level with our partners and employees as the basis for a successful future.” Sikora AG www.sikora.net Mr Bolick has a track record in the fibre optics and telecommunications industries, leading sales, marketing, product management, product development and strategy. He most recently served as vice president of Corning Inc’s wireless business unit. Prior to Corning, he was senior vice president of CommScope’s global inside plant fibre and data centre business, providing fibre cable and connectivity solutions to support data centre, fibre-to-the-home and enterprise networks. “I am honoured to have the opportunity to contribute to AFL’s already thriving culture and help lead the company through this exciting growth phase,” said Mr Bolick. “My priority lies in maintaining the company’s unwavering commitment to our valued customers while expanding AFL’s diverse range of innovative and cutting-edge products and solutions.” AFL www.aflglobal.com Since 2018, Mr Brunstam had also been chairman of the board of AAK, a plant-based oil specialist. AAK CEO Johan Westman said, “Georg will be remembered as a warm, highly ethical and assertive leader with exceptional business acumen.” AAK’s board has appointed Patrik Andersson as interim chairman until a new chairman is elected by general meeting. Mr Andersson has been a member of AAK’s board of directors since 2019, and also serves as chairman or board member for several other companies. Hexpol AB www.hexpol.com AAK AB www.aak.com

“We are very pleased to welcome Marc to our leadership team,” said Mr Lang. “With more than two decades of industry experience, Marc brings a keen vision for the ‘big picture’ and expertise in developing strategic plans. I have no doubt that this will help us drive growth and stay ahead in our highly competitive markets.”

Marc Bolick

Holger Lieder joins executive board at Sikora The supervisory board of Sikora AG has appointed Holger Lieder to the executive board, with effect from 1 September 2023. In his new function, Mr Lieder takes over responsibility for the areas of sales, marketing and service.

In September last year, Mr Lieder provisionally took over the management of the marketing and service departments in addition to his position as sales director. During the last year, he has gained a deeper understanding of the two departments and successfully developed them further.

“Holger an excellent knowledge of the company and, thanks to his expertise as well as his objective and level-headed manner, he is held in high regard by both our customers and our employees,” said Prof Thomas Sikora, chairman Lieder has

Holger Lieder

Georg Brunstam passes away Georg Brunstam, the CEO and president of Hexpol, has passed away suddenly. “It is with great shock and grief that we have received this sad notification,” said Hexpol chairman Alf Göransson. Mr Brunstam joined Hexpol as CEO and president in 2008. Since then, both in the role of CEO but also during a period as chairman of the board, he has developed Hexpol into a leading company in the polymer compounds market. “Georg will be deeply missed within Hexpol, both on a personal and on a professional level,” said Mr Göransson. The board of directors will now start the search for a new CEO and president. Peter Rosén has been appointed acting CEO and president during this process.

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