Maximilian Peter Heads Wacker Polymers

Maximilian Peter took over as Head of the Polymers division at Wacker on May 1, 2026. The chemical engineer with a doctorate has been with the company since 2012.

After holding positions in process development, he took over as Head of Group Development and was most recently responsible for Human Resources.

Maximilian Peter succeeds Peter Summo, who successfully managed the Polymers division for ten years. Summo will take over as Head of Central Sales & Distribution on May 1, 2026. The business administration graduate began his career at specialty chemicals manufacturer Akzo Nobel and joined Wacker in 1995, where he held various management positions.

"With Maximilian Peter and Peter Summo, we are filling two key positions at Wacker with experienced colleagues who have already made a decisive impact on the company with their expertise," says Christian Hartel, Chairman of the Wacker Executive Board, on the occasion of the changeover. "As head of the Polymers division, Maximilian Peter will continue to drive forward the division's regional expansion. Peter Summo will continue to drive forward Wacker's market and customer focus and promote sales excellence across the board. I wish them both every success in their new roles and look forward to working with them in the future," Hartel continued.