Frank Gläser has already held key management positions at Weilburger Coatings and Grebe Holding, the parent company of the globally active Weilburger Group. With the addition of Frank Gläser to the Kansai Helios Group Board of Directors, the Group says it is signaling its commitment to leveraging expertise and promoting its global presence.
Acquisition expands product portfolio
With the acquisition of Weilburger Coatings, the Kansai Helios Group not only expanded its product portfolio, but also strengthened its position in the coatings industry. Frank Gläser, who was the driving force behind the strategic direction and operational success of Weilburger Coatings, played a key role in the acquisition of Weilburger Coatings by Kansai Helios.
40 years in the coatings industry
Frank Gläser's career spans almost 40 years in the coatings industry. During this time, he has acquired extensive expertise in specialty coatings, R&D and strategic market development. He has spent the majority of his career at Weilburger Coatings, where he has played a significant role in making the company a well-known market leader in the coatings industry.
Central management tasks
Throughout his career, he has held key leadership roles including Managing Director of Weilburger Coatings GmbH and President and CEO of Grebe Holding, the parent company of the global Weilburger Group. Frank Gläser has built up an excellent reputation in the field of industrial liquid coatings.
Five members in the Executive Board team
With the addition of Frank Gläser, the Executive 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