- Experienced industrial manager to succeed Dr. Lukas Burkhardt
on November 1, 2025 - Responsibility for the Moulded Glass, Tubular Glass, and Syringe Systems business units
Düsseldorf, August 12, 2025. The Supervisory Board of Gerresheimer AG has appointed Achim Schalk to the Management Board of the Group. He will succeed Dr. Lukas Burkhardt on November 1, 2025, who is leaving Gerresheimer at his own request to pursue a new professional challenge. Achim Schalk comes from specialty materials and nonwoven manufacturer Magnera Inc., where he was most recently responsible for business in the EMEIA and APAC regions. The company was formed in November 2024 from the merger of the Health, Hygiene and Specialties division of Berry Global Inc. with Glatfelter Inc. The experienced industrial manager brings over 25 years of experience in international corporate management in specialized industrial sectors to the company. Achim Schalk started his career at automotive supplier Kolbenschmidt Pierburg after completing his studies in economics. After more than 10 years in positions of increasing responsibility in finance and controlling, he held various positions in procurement, sales, product development, and operations at companies within the Berry Global Group, most recently as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Health, Hygiene & Specialties EMEIA & Asia division, which merged with Glatfelter Inc. to form Magnera Inc. in November 2024. At Gerresheimer, he will join the Management Board and assume responsibility for the Moulded Glass, Tubular Glass, and Syringe Systems business units.
