GKN Powder Metallurgy announces Diego Laurent as Chief Executive Officer
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BONN, Germany, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
- Diego Laurent is appointed Chief Executive Officer of GKN Powder Metallurgy
with immediate effect. Diego Laurent moves from the position of Chief Financial
Officer of GKN Powder Metallurgy, which he has held since 2018.
- Peter Oberparleiter, who has been leading the company as Chief Executive
Officer since 2012, is stepping down from his position after a long and
successful career of more than 34 years with GKN.
- This transition marks another milestone for GKN Powder Metallurgy as the
company continues its sustainable and responsible growth strategy.
GKN Powder Metallurgy, the world' s leading provider of powder metal solutions,
is pleased to announce the confirmation of Diego Laurent as its new Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Diego Laurent succeeds Peter
Oberparleiter, who is stepping down from his responsibilities as CEO after a
distinguished career at GKN spanning more than 34 years. Peter Oberparleiter
has led GKN Powder Metallurgy through a sustained period of improvement and
growth, and under his leadership as of 2012 has transformed the business. As
the business is now positioned to emerge strongly from the COVID-19 pandemic,
he has decided that it is the right time for him to step aside.
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Diego Laurent originally joined GKN in 1993 and since then has held a number of
senior Finance positions within the GKN group in Brazil, Mexico, and USA. In
2013, he moved to the UK and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2018 to
lead the Finance function for GKN Powder Metallurgy. Diego Laurent holds a
bachelor's degree in Economics, MBA in Finance, and post graduate qualification
in Production Engineering.
"I am very excited to lead our competent and forward-looking team. GKN Powder
Metallurgy has been very successful in developing cutting-edge technologies and
has become a pioneer in sustainable innovation and digital manufacturing. I
look forward to developing the company further with the clear goal of shaping
the future of powder metallurgy," says Diego Laurent.
Media Contact
GKN Powder Metallurgy Holding
Alexandra Rohe, Global Communications Manager
E-Mail: alexandra.rohe@gknpm.com
Phone: +49 (228) 9335 396
This press release is available at:
www.gknpm.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases
To learn more about the GKN Powder Metallurgy Leadership Team please visit:
www.gknpm.com/en/about-us/our-leadership
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GKN Powder Metallurgy is the world's leading authority in powder metal
solutions, from advanced metal powders to high-performance sinter metal
components. Leveraging its strong core business competencies, the company is
accelerating its expansion into the future growth areas of Additive
Manufacturing, Electrification and Hydrogen Storage Materials. As a stand-alone
business unit of Melrose PLC, GKN Powder Metallurgy today comprises three
business units: GKN Powders, GKN Sinter Metals and GKN Additive. Together GKN
Powder Metallurgy empowers over 6,000 problem solvers in 29 locations, setting
its global technology network at the highest standard.
SOURCE GKN Powder Metallurgy
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