IMCD Germany: Garbotz to Succeed Wallstein
As of January 1, 2026, Christoph Garbotz will be Managing Director for IMCD Germany and responsible for the management of the Germany, Austria, Southeast Europe and Switzerland region.
IMCD, a global partner for the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, announced the appointment of Christoph Garbotz as Managing Director for Germany and responsible for the management of the Germany, Austria, Southeast Europe and Switzerland region. He will step into the role on 1 January 2026, replacing Lars Wallstein who has been Managing Director of IMCD Germany since September 2019 and decided to leave the company.
Christoph Garbotz brings a strong international track record across commercial and leadership roles outside and within IMCD. He joined IMCD in 2020 as Business Unit Manager for Pharmaceuticals, Beauty and Personal Care, and Home Care and I&I in Germany. In 2022, he became Managing Director of IMCD Switzerland where he led the integration of DCS Pharma and strengthened IMCD’s position in the Swiss market. Most recently, he has served as Director Principal Management for the Pharmaceuticals Business Group.
