Thursday, July 28, 2016

BWI: Freudenberg Group Appoints New Regional Representative in India

 
Source : Freudenberg
Thursday, July 28, 2016 5:35PM IST (12:05PM GMT)
 
Freudenberg Group Appoints New Regional Representative in India
Georg Graf follows on Dr. Jörg Matthias Großmann
 
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

The global technology group, Freudenberg, has appointed Mr. Georg Graf as their new Regional Representative in India, effective July 1, 2016. Mr. Graf has been with the Freudenberg Group for 24 years and has held many prominent roles in the company including Chief Financial Officer of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities companies in India and Head of the Freudenberg Regional Corporate Center (FRCC), Bangalore – a position he will retain. Mr. Graf’s focus in his new role will be to realize the company’s vision of best serving its customers and society in developing leading-edge technologies, products, solutions and services that support global sustainability. Mr. Graf knows India very well. He has been living in Bangalore for eight years and heads the FRCC since 2013. “For the future – I’m excited about the many possibilities India will be providing for developing the business even further,” says Mr. Graf.
 

He follows on Dr. Jörg Matthias Großmann, who has been the Regional Representative for Freudenberg India since 2006 and who will continue to perform his duties as CFO of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities SE & Co. KG. During his time as Regional Representative, Dr. Großmann successfully developed the Group’s business in India, initiating numerous group wide projects and activities, and strengthening the Freudenberg Group’s position in the market. Dr. Großmann also championed “social responsibility” in the region – focusing especially on environmental protection and the education of young people. Particularly noteworthy is the development of the Freudenberg training centre in Nagapattinam in southern India. “Dr. Großmann has set the basis for Freudenberg’s long term success in India, with his unconditional commitment to quality and excellence, he always believed in and ensured that India is a priority for Freudenberg,” said Dr. Mohsen Sohi, CEO of the Freudenberg Group.
 
Mr. Graf will move forward with innovation and long-term investment in India. “I firmly believe that Freudenberg in India will continue to grow under Mr. Graf’s leadership,” said Dr. Mohsen Sohi.  
 
About Freudenberg in India
 
Freudenberg has held business ties with companies in India for more than 90 years. The Group employs some 2,800 associates at 50 locations. Freudenberg in India recorded sales of Rs. 1,553 crore in 2015. For further information please go to www.freudenberg.in.
 
About the Freudenberg Group
 
Freudenberg is a global technology group that strengthens its customers and society long-term through forward-looking innovations. Together with its partners, customers and the world of science, the Freudenberg Group develops leading-edge technologies, and excellent products, solutions and services for more than 30 market segments and for thousands of applications: seals, vibration control components, nonwovens, filters, specialty chemicals, medical products, IT services and the most modern cleaning products.
 
Innovation strength, strong customer orientation, diversity and team spirit are the cornerstones of our Group. Commitment to excellence, reliability and pro-active, responsible action belong to the company's core values lived for more than 165 years. In 2015, the Freudenberg Group employed over 40,000 people in some 60 countries worldwide and generated sales of more than 7.5 billion Euros (including pro-rata consolidation of 50:50 joint ventures). For more information, please visit www.freudenberg.com.

Photo Caption: Mr. Georg Graf has been appointed as the new Regional Representative for Freudenberg India

 
Media Contact Details

Cornelia Buchta-Noack, Head of Corporate Communications Freudenberg & Co. KG, ,+49 (0) 6201 80 4094 , cornelia.buchta-noack@freudenberg.de

Sanaj Natarajan, Corporate Communications India Freudenberg, ,+91 (80) 66901358 , sanaj.natarajan@freudenberg.in

 

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