Jürgen Rietschle appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at Biesterfeld
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Bringing extensive experience in strategic business development and international sales, Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group, effective August 1, 2026.
Jürgen Rietschle joined Biesterfeld in November 2024 as Head of Sales Polymer Additives. Throughout his career, he has held several senior management positions with responsibility for key business functions and has successfully driven growth, expanded international sales structures, and led large international teams. He succeeds Michael Pilz, who is retiring after a long and successful career at Biesterfeld, during which he held various positions for nearly four decades.
Dr. Jacek Polewski, Global Business Director Industrial at Biesterfeld, comments: “Jürgen Rietschle combines broad market knowledge, a strategic mindset, and many years of international management experience. Since joining Biesterfeld, he has already demonstrated strong leadership and a clear commitment to developing our Polymer Additives business.
“I am confident that he will successfully lead the business into its next chapter and further strengthen its position in the market. At the same time, I would like to sincerely thank Michael Pilz for his outstanding performance, strong commitment, and valuable contributions throughout his career at Biesterfeld.”
Biesterfeld SE is the holding company of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, speciality chemicals and ingredients. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, today the group has more than 1200 employees across more than 50 locations in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa and generates an annual revenue of 1.2 billion EUR (FY 2025). The fully family-owned company focuses on specialised market know-how, application-based technical advice and services and offers comprehensive product portfolios across numerous industries in the business units Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers, Performance Polymers, Lifesciences, Industrial and Rubber.
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