The Supervisory Board of tesa SE, an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, has appointed Dr. Ingrid Sebald to the Executive Board with immediate effect. In her new role, Dr. Sebald will be responsible for technology and sustainability.
Dr. Norman Goldberg, CEO of tesa SE, notes: “With Ingrid Sebald, we have an excellent leader who has been instrumental in shaping our global business through innovation and technology with great success. I personally admire her high level of technical and strategic expertise and look forward to working even more closely with her on the Executive Board.”
Technology and sustainability
This newly created board role responsible for technology and sustainability underscores the importance of these topics for tesa SE. According to the company, technology and sustainability are closely linked, and this new board position emphasises tesa’s commitment to developing and promoting more sustainable adhesive solutions.
Dr. Ingrid Sebald has been responsible for technology at tesa since January 2023 and additionally sustainability since April 2024. Ingrid Sebald holds a doctorate degree in chemistry and has been with tesa since 2021. Prior to her current role, she was Head of Product Development in the Business Unit Automotive. Sebald began her career at Huhtamaki Films, where she held various management positions in sales, research, and development. Before joining tesa, she was responsible for R&D, marketing and sales at Infiana and marketing and technology at Loparex. Both companies are manufacturers of specialty films and release liners.
Arunjai Mittal new chairman of the Supervisory Board
At an extraordinary meeting of the Supervisory Board of tesa SE, Arunjai Mittal was elected as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. He succeeds Dr. Martin Stark, who has resigned from office for personal reasons. Arunjai Mittal has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2014 and brings extensive experience from his career in the technology industry and as a member of the Management Board of various companies.
“We look forward to continuing to work with Arunjai Mittal in his new role,” said Dr. Norman Goldberg. “In times of rapid economic development, the Supervisory Board has a special responsibility. With Arunjai Mittal, we have an experienced and international expert at the head of our Supervisory Board.”