New Brenntag CEO Jens Birgersson calls the organization to action, asking all teams to focus on operational growth and driving efficiencies, while he is getting to know the company over the next weeks. Brenntag stays fully committed to growing both divisions, Specialties and Essentials. The transition of all management responsibilities of former Essentials CEO Ewout van Jarwaarde to CEO Jens Birgersson is already established, ensuring a smooth handover and continued customer and supplier … [Read more...] about Brenntag SE: New CEO Jens Birgersson assumes direct leadership of the Brenntag Essentials division as Ewout van Jarwaarde steps down from the Board of Management, ensuring a continued business focus
Jens Birgersson
Jens Birgersson to become new CEO of Brenntag SE
The Supervisory Board of Brenntag SE, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, appointed Jens Birgersson as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Management Board effective September 1, 2025. Jens Birgersson most recently served as President and CEO of Rockwool Group, Denmark. Prior to that, he has held various management positions in international market-leading companies in different industries. Jens Birgersson succeeds Dr Christian … [Read more...] about Jens Birgersson to become new CEO of Brenntag SE
