New ceo for H+H International

H+H International has announced changes at the top with Dr Jörg Brinkmann appointed as its new chief executive officer, replacing Michael T. Andersen who will leave the group. The changes will come into effect no later than March 1 2023, with Andersen remaining in position as ceo until Dr Brinkmann joins the company.

Dr Brinkmann, 42, is currently managing director of James Hardie Europe and part of the executive leadership team of James Hardie Industries. Prior to that he was ceo of Fermacell and member of the Xella Group executive committee. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Duisburg-Essen as well as a PhD from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany.

Kent Arentoft, chairman of the board of directors of H+H International, said:

“On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Michael T. Andersen for his many contributions to H+H. Over the past eleven years, Michael has played an instrumental role in the transformation of H+H. During this time, we have more than tripled our top line and have improved our earnings margins considerably through the successful consolidation of the European white-stone markets, underpinned by the delivery of the strongest-ever financial earnings …