November 01, 2011 | Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Burckhardt Compression: Change in the Executive Board

Regula Brunner, Head of Human Resources Management at Burckhardt Compression and a member of the Executive Board, is handing over her management responsibilities to Susan Lütolf on June 1, 2012.

Regula Brunner, the Head of Human Resources Management (HRM) at Burckhardt Compression since 2002, is further reducing her working hours at her own request and stepping down from her management responsibilities as Head of HRM. She will continue to support HRM in operational matters with her expertise and many years of experience as well as her vast knowledge of the Burckhardt Compression organization. The Board of Directors and the Executive Board thank Regula Brunner for her many achievements and are pleased that she will continue to be of service to Burckhardt Compression.

 

Susan Lütolf (54) will succeed Regula Brunner as Global Head of Human Resources Management and join the Executive Board. Mrs. Lütolf is currently serving a large listed industrial company as human resources director with responsibility for HRM of several staff divisions of the corporate center. In addition to her solid educational background, Mrs. Lütolf has extensive knowledge and practical experience in the field of operational and strategic human resources management.

 

CEO Marcel Pawlicek remarks: “I am very pleased that we have secured the services of Susan Lütolf as a highly qualified and experienced successor to Regula Brunner. Furthermore, Regula Brunner will continue to perform certain operational duties for the team, which allows us to retain her valuable know-how and adjust our HRM capacity to meet the needs of our growing business.”

 

About Burckhardt Compression
Burckhardt Compression is one of the worldwide market leaders in the field of reciprocating compressors and the only manufacturer that offers a complete range of Laby (labyrinth piston), Process Gas, and Hyper Compressors. The compressors are used to compress, cool or liquefy gases. Burckhardt Compression’s customers include multinational companies active in the chemical, petrochemical, refinery, industrial gas and gas transport and storage industries. With the leading compressor technology, the high-quality compressor components and the comprehensive range of services Burckhardt Compression supports its customers in their effort to minimize the life cycle costs of their reciprocating compressor systems.

 

Contact:
Marcel Pawlicek, CEO
Tel.: +41 (0)52 262 55 00
Fax: +41 (0)52 262 00 51
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www.burckhardtcompression.com