New member of the Management Board of LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG: Dr. Cosima von Salis-Soglio

Fürth/Germany, September 1, 2025: LEONHARD KURZ is expanding its management board: Dr. Cosima von Salis-Soglio will join the management team as Executive Senior Vice President Greater China on September 1, 2025. In her new role, she will contribute her many years of experience in international site development, intercultural management, and sustainable organizational development.

The doctor of chemistry has been part of the KURZ Group since 2011 and has since played a key role in the global expansion of the company. After joining the development department at the headquarters in Fürth, she took over the establishment of the development department for the Business Area Plastic Decoration in China. This was followed by management positions in Germany and Vietnam. Particularly noteworthy is the successful establishment of the new KURZ Vietnam (KVN) production site.

Since mid-2024, Dr. von Salis-Soglio has been Managing Director of KURZ China, responsible for the plant in Hefei, KURZ Hong Kong, and KURZ Taiwan, as well as the sales offices in Beijing, Chongqing, Kunming, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. In this role, she is playing a key role in driving expansion and strategic positioning in the Asian markets.

"Dr. von Salis-Soglio combines technological expertise with strategic vision and international leadership skills," emphasizes CEO Dr. Andreas Hirschfelder. "Her strong track record in establishing new locations and her deep roots in the region make her a valuable addition to our management team – and a strong voice for our further development in Asia."

Dr. von Salis-Soglio will continue in her current role as Managing Director of KURZ China and will also contribute her expertise to the strategic development of the entire KURZ Group, with a particular focus on Asia.