KORNTAL, Germany — Markus Albrecht is the new Management Director of the coatings manufacturer Vottler Lackfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, based in Korntal-Münchingen, Germany. The process technology engineer is responsible for the management of all areas of the family-owned company.

Albrecht has 20 years of experience in executive positions in various companies, including ABB Kraftwerke AG, Eisenmann Anlagenbau GmbH & Co. KG and Riebesam GmbH & Co. KG. For the past five years, Albrecht has been Managing Director at ASYS Automatic Systems GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of robots and handling systems for the use in ultra-high vacuum and in atmospheres of highest purity. 

The appointment of Albrecht as CEO has completed a series of measures Votteler has taken to secure the future of the company for the long term.