Sebastian Sieben becomes global CEO of MartinBauer – Dr. Michael Wagner takes charge of North American operations – Anne Wedel-Klein new CEO of the nature network

• Sebastian Sieben takes on global responsibility for MartinBauer
• Michael Wagner takes charge of MartinBauer North America
• Anne Wedel-Klein sets a clear strategic focus for the nature network
• Albert Ferstl embarks on a new phase in his life

October 1, 2024 – the nature network, led by MB-Holding, has a new person at the helm. Anne Wedel-Klein becomes CEO of the multinational group of companies specializing in botanical solutions for the tea, food & beverage, pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries. Together with the CEOs of the business divisions and CFO Reyk Radojewski, Wedel-Klein aims to guide the group through the next phase in its growth. Radojewski joined the company two years ago after almost 16 years in executive positions with Beiersdorf AG, mostly in Asia.

Clear strategic focus for the group of companies

Anne Wedel-Klein, who studied business administration, has been preparing intensively for her new role. She has worked in various positions at her family’s company for 13 years, with three of those years spent in the United States. She joined the management board in 2016, taking responsibility among other things for Sustainability, which has special strategic significance for the nature network.

Albert Ferstl embarks on a new phase in his life.

the nature network, a family business headquartered in the small south German town of Vestenbergsgreuth, was last led by Albert Ferstl, the group’s first non-family CEO. “We would like to thank Albert for his outstanding management of the company and his exceptional level of commitment,” says Adolf Wedel, chairman of the shareholder committee. “For 34 years he represented the best interests of our company and most recently he steered it through very challenging times. We wish him all the best in the next phase of his life.”

Greater responsibilities for Sebastian Sieben

Albert Ferstl was CEO of both the nature network and MartinBauer. As he steps down, responsibility for MartinBauer’s global business passes to Sebastian Sieben, who has been with the company for 22 years and joined the MartinBauer management board in Germany in 2009. For the past five years he has been in charge of the company’s European hub.

“I am delighted to be taking on this challenge and am looking forward to working with my colleagues in North America and Asia,” says Sieben. “We aim to drive our business forward in those regions too, combining market-specific tactical approaches with all the strengths of the nature network. I am extremely grateful to Albert Ferstl for passing on to me very fertile ground for realizing our objectives.”

Dr. Michael Wagner takes charge of MartinBauer’s business operations in North America

Also on October 1, Dr. Michael Wagner takes over from Ennio Ranaboldo as CEO of MartinBauer North America. Mike Wagner, who has a PhD in food engineering, has worked at the company for ten years in various executive roles.

About MartinBauer

Since 1930, MartinBauer has stood for unique expertise in botanical solutions worldwide. As a pioneer on the way to climate neutrality, we develop tailor-made ingredients and solutions for our customers in the tea, beverage, food and animal nutrition industries. Our products are based on responsibly sourced, high-quality botanical raw materials from over 80 countries. With more than 20 production sites and sales units worldwide, we keep our finger on the pulse of local markets. Our goal is to drive creativity and innovation for the successful products of tomorrow. MartinBauer is part of the nature network, a fourth-generation family business. More than 4,000 highly motivated employees worldwide – many of them with decades of experience – work to maintain our competitive edge.

Further information                                                                                  

Katharina Peter

Martin Bauer GmbH & Co. KG
Dutendorfer Str. 5-7
91487 Vestenbergsgreuth

Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)91 6388 596
katharina.peter@the-nature-network.com

www.martin-bauer.com