The supervisory board of tesa SE has appointed Dr Kourosh Bahrami as the new Chairman of the Executive Board. He will take over the position on 1 October 2025 from Dr Norman Goldberg, who is leaving the company at his own request.
Dr Bahrami has over 30 years of international leadership and entrepreneurial experience in both B2B and B2C. Most recently, he headed the LOCTITE industrial adhesives business at Henkel. His expertise includes sales, marketing and supply chain as well as a deep understanding of key customer markets such as automotive, industrial maintenance and repair and industry 4.0 applications. Dr Bahrami has lived and worked in Europe, the United States and Asia. He has a background in business administration, is married and a father of three children.
Exceptional expertise in adhesive technologies
“Dr Bahrami’s exceptional expertise in adhesive technologies and strategic capabilities will be instrumental in driving tesa’s growth further,” said Mr Arunjai Mittal, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of tesa SE. “His track record as an inspiring leader building exceptional and empowered teams, realising overproportional growth and successfully transforming businesses for long-term success makes him the ideal choice to succeed Dr Goldberg. The Supervisory Board is very excited to see tesa continue its successful course under Dr Bahrami’s leadership.”
“tesa is a company with a long-lasting heritage, impressive technical expertise and strong reputation as a technology and innovation leader in the space of adhesive tape solutions,” said Dr Bahrami. “I am looking forward to building with my future Executive Board colleagues, the entire tesa team and our partners on this strong foundation, unlock customer added value at scale and take tesa to the next chapter of sustainable growth.”
Dr Goldberg has been a member of tesa’s Executive Board since 2017 – first as Chief Industrial Officer and since 2020 as CEO. During this time, he has played a key role in shaping tesa’s transformation into a global adhesive solutions company. With his focus on innovation, sustainability, digitalisation and technical excellence, he has provided significant momentum and strengthened the company’s position in the market.
Dr Goldberg’s legacy
“Leading tesa over the past years has been a true privilege,” said Dr Goldberg. “Together with a dedicated global team, we have accelerated innovation, expanded internationally and positioned the company more strongly than ever for an innovative, sustainable future. I am proud of what we have achieved and wish the company and Kourosh Bahrami all the best, and I am sure that tesa will continue this successful path.”
“On behalf of the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Dr Goldberg for his extraordinary contributions and transformative leadership during his tenure. Under his guidance, tesa has grown profitably and expanded its position as a technology leader. He not only accelerated innovation and opened new business perspectives but also championed internationalisation and cultivated a culture that values diversity of minds. This visionary approach has positioned the company for a dynamic, sustainable, and innovative future,” said Mr Mittal.