- Dr Uwe Boltersdorf becomes COO of BENEO effective 1st February 2026.
- He has over 20 years of experience in production, process development, and engineering.
- He will continue as COO at CropEnergies AG.
- He succeeds Dr Mike Eberle, who became CEO of Südzucker Group's Sugar Division.
Appointment Announcement
Dr Uwe Boltersdorf has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BENEO GmbH, effective from 1st February 2026. He brings over 20 years of international management experience in production, process development, and engineering.
Professional Background
Dr Boltersdorf completed his doctorate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT in Oberhausen, following his chemical engineering studies at the University of Dortmund. His career includes roles at Bayer AG, Lanxess AG, thyssenkrupp AG, and Sulzer AG.
Dual Role
Since 1st April 2025, Dr Boltersdorf has served on the Executive Board of BENEO’s sister company, CropEnergies AG, as COO. He will continue in this role while taking on responsibilities at BENEO, overseeing operations, production, technology, supply chain management, quality, raw materials, health, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.
Leadership Transition
Dr Boltersdorf succeeds Dr Mike Eberle, who became CEO of the Sugar Division of Südzucker Group at the end of October 2025. Dr Boltersdorf aims to leverage his experience to support BENEO’s growth and operational excellence.
