BOENNIGHEIM (msc) Hohenstein has been a reliable partner for testing, certification and research for more than 75 years. With the start of 2025, management of the internationally recognized family business is reorganizing – for global growth and new business areas as well as stability, continuity and future success.
In January 2025, Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecheels will move from the operational management of the company to the Family Advisory Board. As a delegate of the Advisory Board, he will remain the direct contact for Hohenstein's management. He will be supported by representatives of the Mecheels family and three external businesses.
Family business with vision
“It is important to us that Hohenstein continues to be a family business,” assures Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecheels. “Our family's core values have always formed the pillars of Hohenstein's corporate philosophy. In doing so, we are also making a promise of quality, reliability and commitment.”
Hohenstein's reorganized top management will continue to fulfill this promise: Dr. Stefan Droste will take over as Chairman of the Management Board, Dr. Timo Hammer as his deputy. The extended management team also includes Armin Keicher (Head of Finance and Administration/CFO) and Dr. Markus H. Ostrop (General Counsel/Chief Human Resources Officer). Furthermore, Martin Cieslik has been appointed to the extended management team. As Global Head of Marketing & Sales, Cieslik will contribute valuable perspectives on international growth strategies.
About Hohenstein
Hohenstein is a family-owned company with more than 75 years of experience in testing, certification and research. With roots in the textile sector, the Hohenstein testing portfolio now includes softlines, hardlines and medical products. Around the globe, more than 1,200 employees work on testing and service offerings such as testing for harmful substances, performance testing or fit testing. Customers from all over the world receive everything from a single source: Hohenstein supports companies along the entire value chain, from the testing process and certification to the marketing of their products. The Hohenstein experts are experienced partners for more-sustainable materials, products and processes. As a founding member, Hohenstein is one of the most important laboratories for OEKO-TEX®, the world's leading certifier of textile and leather goods. For training and further education, the Hohenstein Academy provides online and classroom courses.
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