Sale to Fidelium Partners: J.W. Ostendorf announces new management level and structure
Following the completion of the sale of J.W. Ostendorf and its subsidiaries FLT Handel und Service, and Renaulac in France to Fidelium Partners on 1 August 2024, the company is now announcing the new management level and organisational structure under the new owners.
Jan Ostendorf will take over the overall management of the group as CEO. He will be supported by Phillip Wagner, Operating Partner at Fidelium Partners, who will also act as Managing Director. Jan Ostendorf emphasises: “The joint management of the group of companies offers us the opportunity to combine our strengths.”
Jens Ostendorf, who previously headed the subsidiary Renaulac, will be responsible for all sales activities in his new role as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). His aim is to further expand J.W. Ostendorf as the leading private label supplier of decorative colours in Europe.
The management team will be strengthened by Christian Mascher as interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 20 years of experience in various companies and management positions in finance and IT, he will support the team in the future in order to create the basis for a long-term development strategy for the company.
Philipp Wenzel, previously Head of Marketing Europe, will head up the Marketing, Project Management and Research & Development departments as Chief Solution Officer (CSO). In this position, he will place a special focus on the development of future-orientated portfolio solutions and marketing concepts.
With over 30 years of experience in the supply chain sector, Christian Laukamp will assume responsibility for the areas of production, quality management, logistics and purchasing as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
The team is completed by Stefan Heymann as Director People & Culture. With over 35 years of experience in Human Resources, he will be responsible for the HR strategy of the entire Group and will help to further strengthen the corporate culture.
