Lenzing AG has named Georg Kasperkovitz as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and member of the Managing Board, effective June 1, 2025. With over 15 years of global leadership experience across Europe, North America, and Asia key regions for Lenzing’s operations Kasperkovitz is set to play a pivotal role in driving the company's operational transformation.

A mechanical engineer with a doctorate from TU Vienna and an MBA from Harvard Business School, Kasperkovitz has held senior roles at leading organisations including Mondi plc, Rail Cargo Austria AG, and McKinsey & Company. His expertise spans packaging, logistics, and strategic consulting, with a strong track record in performance improvement and operational leadership.

At Lenzing, he will oversee global fibre production, champion the ongoing performance program, and lead operations at the company’s main site in Upper Austria. His appointment expands Lenzing’s Managing Board to four members.

Chairman Patrick Lackenbucher noted that in light of macroeconomic pressures, including high energy costs and global competition, Lenzing must remain focused on profitability and operational efficiency. He emphasized that Kasperkovitz brings essential transformation skills and experience in the nonwovens sector.

CEO Rohit Aggarwal highlighted the company’s recent gains under its performance program and the need to enhance agility and resilience amid geopolitical shifts. He welcomed Kasperkovitz as a key driver in advancing operational excellence across Lenzing’s fibre production network and securing its leadership in sustainable cellulose fibres.