Schenck Process Group today announced the appointment of Dr. Ulrich Spiesshofer as Chairman of its Advisory Board effective May 1, 2021.
Dr. Spiesshofer holds a PhD in Economics and an MBA and Engineering from the University of Stuttgart (Germany).
Most recently, he served as Chief Executive of the Group from 2013 to 2019 and was a member of the Executive Committee of ABB since 2005. Under his leadership, ABB was transformed into a leader focused on digital industries and one of the most respected technology companies at the intersection of industrial products, robotics and software. He currently serves on the board of directors of Infineon AG, Munich, serves as senior advisor to Blackstone and is assuming the chairman role at Sabre Industries, Texas.
Schenck Process is a leading global provider of sustainable products, integrated solutions and services in mission critical applications for bulk materials. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany the Group has 2,800 employees with a presence in over 20 countries across five continents focused on the food, mining, chemicals and performance materials, and infrastructure and energy market segments.
The Group was acquired by Blackstone International in 2017 and generated revenues of nearly €600m for the year ended 31 December 2020.
