Philipp Kosloh has been confirmed as the new CEO of the TRICOR Group, effective 1st December, 2023. He succeeds Robert Wiblishauser, who, after more than 20 years as CFO and CEO, is leaving the company as planned at the end of 2023.
“With Philipp Kosloh, we have been able to attract a high-calibre successor and respected industry expert for the TRICOR Group,” says Kyle Baker, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, TRICOR Packaging & Logistics AG. “With his extensive experience, he will consistently expand our company’s position in Europe.”
Kosloh (pictured above), previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Progroup AG and as General Manager at Smurfit Kappa, brings over 30 years of experience in the paper and packaging industry.
Wiblishauser, CEO since May of last year, will step down from his position after the handover is complete, leaving the group as planned at the end of the year to pursue new challenges.
Baker said, “On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Robert for his 20 years of dedication as CFO and CEO of the TRICOR Group. With his professionalism and exemplary personal commitment, he has significantly advanced and shaped the company.”
“TRICOR is excellently positioned in the market as a specialist in industrial packaging solutions,” says Kosloh. “I look forward to taking on this exciting task and, together with the team, making TRICOR one of the most innovative and customer-oriented companies in the industry.”
