Ralph Knecht

Ralph Knecht is the current CEO and Vorsitzender der Geschäftsführung at Kurtz Ersa since October 2017. Prior to his role at Kurtz Ersa, he served in various leadership positions at Saurer Group from July 2013 to September 2017, and at Oerlikon Schlafhorst from February 2008 to June 2013. Ralph also has an extensive background in textile technology and sales, having held positions at W. Schlafhorst AG & Co. from October 1999 to December 2006 and from February 1995 to September 1999. He completed his education at University of St.Gallen and Reutlingen University, specializing in sales management and textile engineering.