Hamburg, August 1, 2025 – At the beginning of August, Martin Vonnemann assumed global responsibility for supply chain management at the Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors. As Global Supply Chain Director, he will lead the entire supply chain organisation worldwide and have overall responsibility for logistics, purchasing and order management.
Martin Vonnemann has more than 20 years of experience in supply chain and logistics in global companies. The experienced manager has held various leadership positions in international companies and also has extensive expertise in the area of lean & distribution excellence. Martin Vonnemann will report directly to Peter Wilkes, Member of the Executive Board of Biesterfeld SE.
Peter Wilkes comments on Martin Vonnemann's appointment: "I am very pleased that we have been able to win Martin for the newly created global position of Supply Chain Director. As a distributor, supply chain management is one of the key management positions in the company. Managing these processes efficiently and effectively in a global environment is a challenging task. Biesterfeld will continue to drive its global growth strategy forward, with customer focus and efficiency being two sides of the same coin, especially in the supply chain area. I look forward to a successful and trusting collaboration with Martin."
About Biesterfeld SE
Biesterfeld SE is the holding company of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, today the group has more than 1100 employees across more than 50 locations in Europe, South America, Asia and Africa and generates an annual revenue of 1.29 billion EUR (FY 2024). The fully family-owned company focuses on specialized market know-how, application-based technical advice and services and offers comprehensive product portfolios across numerous industries in the business units Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers, Performance Polymers, HealthCare, Consumer, Industrial and Rubber
