With effect from July 1, 2024, the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH has appointed Clarissa Odewald as Chief Sales Officer and Chairwoman of the Executive Board of the only German tinplate manufacturer. The experienced steel expert is taking over the duties of Dr. Peter Biele, who is moving from thyssenkrupp Rasselstein to the management of HKM (Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH) in Duisburg.
"I would like to thank our Supervisory Board for the trust they have placed in me. thyssenkrupp Rasselstein has always stood for competence, innovative product ideas and high quality, as well as for a corporate culture that unites everyone. I am convinced that this will enable us to meet the challenges ahead, especially those of green transformation and digitalization. I am looking forward to continuing the success story together with my fellow Board Members and all colleagues at Rasselstein. Peter Biele leaves a great legacy in the company and I thank him for the time we spent together," explains Clarissa Odewald.
Clarissa Odewald has been working as Head of Overseas Sales at thyssenkrupp Rasselstein for several years. Since 2007, she has held various positions in purchasing and sales at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG in Duisburg before moving to Andernach. She was responsible for the procurement of raw materials and overseas logistics and headed sales management for the entire Steel business segment. Thanks to her diverse experience, Odewald has broad expertise in the strategy, customer and market side and stands for continuity in company management.
Dr. Peter Biele takes over management of HKM
After eight successful years at Rasselstein, Peter Biele was asked to take over management of HKM; thyssenkrupp Steel holds a 50 percent share there.
“Peter Biele is taking on a role with great challenges, for which he has exactly the right knowledge and experience. He has led Rasselstein very successfully, developed it strategically and positioned it for the future," says Bernhard Osburg, Chairman of the Executive Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG.
On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, Osburg, in his role as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Rasselstein GmbH, thanks Peter Biele and wishes him every success and luck in his future career and life.
