German plastics group RöchlingSE&Co.KG is strengthening its focus on digitalization, appointing former German industry leader Klaus-Peter Fett as the company's new chief information and digital officer (CIDO).
Fett will start working with Röchling in October and will be responsible for the group's core digital team, which will be based in Berlin and Munich, as well as the group's IT strategy.
Photo: Klaus-Peter Fett
CEO Hanns-Peter Knaebel said the new digital focus is part of the company's 'new way of thinking', where digitalization will play a vital role in the company's future success.
'Klaus-Peter Fett's resume is destined to his task of quickly launching a new business model within the Röchling Group.
Fett joined Google Germany in 2010 to provide advice and support for cloud technology and digital transformation for German manufacturing companies. In 2016, he was appointed head of innovation and cooperation in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.