C&D Corrugating & Paper has confirmed a personnel change: Dirk Köllmeier joined as the new Head of Sales Europe & International on January 1, 2025, and later this year will take over from Stefan Schröder, who is retiring after more than two decades as Head of Sales and Managing Director C&D Non-Food GmbH. For the USA and Mexico, the business will continue to be managed by Adrian Beckett as Head of Sales Americas.
Köllmeier (pictured above) brings with him extensive experience in the European corrugated board industry and combines both technical and commercial expertise. Prior to his new role, he worked for Smurfit Kappa, among others, and has a deep understanding of the industry.
Schröder, who has been part of Crespel & Deiters since 2001, has successfully led the company since 2002, securing its place as European market leader for high-performance adhesives. Under his leadership, C&D Corrugating & Paper achieved an impressive market share and set new industry standards. Within the space of 20 years, he quadrupled sales of high-performance adhesives and spearheaded a more international focus.
