The Stoelzle Glass Group has announced the appointment of August Grupp as its new CEO.
The son of Cornelius Grupp, owner of Stoelzle Glass Group since 1987, August Grupp is well prepared for his new role, having held several key management positions within the group since 2019. In his last position, he led the spirits business unit, driving substantial growth in the company's largest business unit. In addition, he assumed the position of General Manager of a newly acquired production site in the USA, where he oversaw sales and production operations. August Grupp holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich, an MBA from Insead in Singapore and France, and a PhD from Sophia University in Tokyo.
The Stoelzle Glass Group has enjoyed remarkable growth in recent years, with sales doubling. A decarbonization strategy has been implemented and forms the cornerstone of future growth.
August Grupp, proud to be entrusted with the management of the group, declared: "I am fully committed to assuming my responsibilities to ensure the company's continued growth while preserving our family values."
Cornelius Grupp expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of starting a new chapter: "I'm very happy that my son is taking over the management of the company. I have confidence in his ability to lead and manage the company for the good and the long term."
August Grupp succeeds Georg Feith who, after a five-year term of office, is moving to a new management position at CAG Holding, the parent company of Stoelzle.
