DSE re-elects Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl as Chairman and appoints Board of Directors 2026-2028

Representatives of DSE Members, both from national associations and companies, attended today DSE's General Assembly meeting.

DSE is delighted to announce the re-appointment, by unanimity, of Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl as Chairman for the period 2026-2028.

Dr. Thomas Stoffmehl, 55 years old and German citizen, holds a PhD in European Antitrust Law by the University of Düsseldorf. He is CEO of the Vorwerk Group with effect from 1 January 2026, Prior to that, from July 2021 to December 2025, he served as Spokesperson of the Executive Board, after being Member of the Management Board since June 2019. Previously, Dr. Stoffmehl was CEO of LR Health & Beauty (2015-2019), and co-CEO of bofrost* (2001-2015).

Furthermore, DSE appointed a new Board of Directors for a two-year term. The new Board is constituted as follows:

From Companies:

  • Mr. Christian GÖBSER (bofrost*)
  • Mr. Marcel JÜSTRICH (Just International)
  • Mr. Jörg KÖRFER (LR Health & Beauty)
  • Mr. Yves PÉTERS (Victoria)
  • Dr. Thomas STOFFMEHL (Vorwerk) - Chairman

Form Associations:

  • Mr. Jochen CLAUSNITZER (BDD)
  • Ms. Marta GAMBA (Univendita)
  • Mrs. Darja KRAFT (SVDF)

Furthermore, the DSE General Assembly approved by unanimity the financial performance of 2025, the priorities for the next 12 months, and the annual budget for 2027.

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