Thomas Seeler New Managing Director of CU Chemie Uetikon

The long-standing CEO of CU Chemie Uetikon, Heinz Sieger (65) will move to the company's Supervisory Board effective 1 February, where he will assume the chairmanship. Thomas Seeler (42), who has served as the company's CFO since September 2012, will take over operative business of the manufacturer of Fine Chemicals.

Heinz Sieger had been CEO at CU Chemie Uetikon since 1995. During his time in office, the established manufacturer of Fine Chemicals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients underwent considerable expansion in its production capabilities and capacities in Lahr.