With the addition of Frank Gläser to the Group Management Board, KANSAI HELIOS signals its dedication to leveraging expertise and fostering innovation.
The Kansai Helios Group has recently announced that Frank Gläser has been appointed as the new member of the Management Board, effective from 1st February 2025. The last year has been a transformative chapter for the company, highlighted by the strategic acquisition of Weilburger Coatings GmbH and its subsidiaries, expanding its product portfolio and reinforcing its position as a leading system supplier in the coatings industry.
Frank Gläser has served as a driving force behind the strategic direction and operational success of Weilburger and has also played a key role in the acquisition. He has around forty years of experience within the paints and coatings industry, during which he has developed extensive expertise in specialty coatings, research and development activities, innovation and strategic market development. Over the course of his career he has held important leadership roles, including managing director of Weilburger Coatings and president and CEO of Grebe Holding, a parent company.
“I am honoured to join the Management Board of Kansai Helios and contribute to the continued success of the Group. It is an exciting opportunity to build on our achievements, combine our strengths and deliver even greater value to our customers worldwide,” has stated Gläser.
With the addition of Frank Gläser, the Management Board of the Kansai Helios Group now consists of five members:
- Dietmar Jost, President & Executive Director
- Mitsuru Masunaga, Executive Vice-President & Executive Director
- Bastian Krauss, Executive Vice-President & Executive Director
- Yoshihiro Tanaka, Executive Director
- Frank Gläser, Executive Director
“With Kansai Helios achieving significant growth, the addition of Frank Gläser to our Group Management Board strengthens our leadership team and supports our vision for sustainable expansion. His deep industry knowledge, exceptional leadership skills and the proven track record will help us achieve our strategic objectives, including continued innovation and market leadership,” has commented Jost.