Peter Hantl

Chief Executive Officer at Capol

Peter Hantl is an experienced executive with a proven track record in leadership roles across various industries, including manufacturing, consulting, and technology. Currently serving as CEO of Capol since September 2021, Peter previously held significant positions such as Executive Board Member at Harmonic Drive SE, Managing Partner and CEO at monta Klebebandwerk GmbH, and Managing Partner and CEO at proFagus Holding GmbH and proFagus GmbH. Peter's tenure at CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA involved a successful digital transformation of production and sales operations. Earlier career experiences include managerial roles at KPMG Deutschland and Mondelēz International. Peter Hantl's educational background includes completing the Business Leadership Programme at INSEAD and earning an Executive MBA from Kellogg-WHU, among others, along with a Diplom in Industrial Engineering from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau.

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Frankfurt, Germany

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Capol

Leading the way in high-performance solutions, CAPOL is a key global provider of products and expertise designed for perfect finishing, flawless processing, and sensory excellence in the food industry. Our product portfolio includes a wide range of ready-to-use surface treatment solutions, processing aids for food manufacturing as well as encapsulated acids, natural colors and flavors. Established in 1975, with a rich history in confectionery, CAPOL’ s innovative solutions today span across various food segments. CAPOL empowers it’s clients in the confectionery and food manufacturing industries by addressing crucial success elements, advancing innovation, product excellence, and sustainability with its extensive expertise and comprehensive product lineup. The product manufacturing adheres to the highest standards of quality and food safety, upheld by stringent certifications. With the company's own production sites in Europe and North America, CAPOL operates a worldwide network of subsidiaries and distribution partners to deliver exceptional product solutions across the food industry. Since 2013, CAPOL has been part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities, a Business Group of the Germany based global technology company Freudenberg SE. The Freudenberg Group provides leading technological solutions in 40 market segments. In 2023, it had more than 52,000 employees in 60 countries and sales of nearly 12 billion euros. Founded in 1849 by Carl Johann Freudenberg, the company is still owned by his descendants. The keys to its success have been financial solidity, the ability to innovate, technological expertise, a customer focus and diversity.


Headquarters

Elmshorn, Germany

Employees

51-200

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