Silvia Weppler To Become CFO of OQ Chemicals Following Stefan Schmidt’s Decision to Leave

Silvia Weppler is set to become the Chief Financial Officer at OQ Chemicals starting January 1, 2024. Already in the onboarding process, she will succeed Stefan Schmidt, who, after a 15-year tenure, has chosen to depart from the company by December 31, 2023.

Weppler brings with her more than twenty years of leadership experience in finance, controlling, and digitalization across various industries. Her most recent role was as Group CFO and Managing Director at BMTS Technology in Stuttgart, Germany.

Oliver Borgmeier, CEO of OQ Chemicals, highlighted Weppler’s appointment, stating, “With Silvia Weppler, we have gained a highly experienced and distinguished financial expert as our new CFO. Her extensive industry background in key sectors such as software, chemicals, and automotive, along with her expertise in an operative corporate management control system across all business phases, sets her apart. Weppler brings not only comprehensive subject knowledge but also valuable experience in corporate financing, digitization, corporate value enhancement, and steering complex transformation programs and major projects to our team.”

Acknowledging the evolving landscape in the chemical industry marked by shifting markets, increased costs, and technological innovation, Weppler underscored, “Together with Oliver Borgmeier and the leadership team, we will actively address these challenges to master them flexibly and swiftly. I am very much looking forward to this exciting task.”

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