Burkhard Straube joins Vianode as new CEO
Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.
- Burkhard Straube is currently the President of the Graphite Solutions Business Unit at SGL Carbon, a position he has held since 2015.
- Straube, who has extensive international leadership experience from SGL Carbon, BASF and DyStar, will begin as Vianode CEO on 1 October 2023.
- Backed by three strong owners, Elkem, Norsk Hydro and Altor, I am impressed with what Vianode has done so far and really looking forward to becoming a part of the Vianode team," says Burkhard Straube.
- Hans Erik Vatne will join Vianode effective 15 May and replaces Asbjørn Søvik as interim CEO, till Straube joins as permanent CEO and Vatne continues as COO.