Lindemann to retire as FUCHS Group’s chief technology officer

FUCHS PETROLUB SE announced the retirement of Dr. Lutz Lindemann, 62, as chief technology officer (CTO) of the FUCHS Group. His successor will be Dr. Sebastian Heiner, 44, who is currently deputy CTO of the German lubricant company.

Lindemann has been working for the FUCHS Group for 24 years and since 2009 he has been a member of the Executive Board. In this function, he is responsible for the technical area of the FUCHS Group. In addition, he is responsible for the global business of automotive original equipment and mining. 

Lindemann, who holds a doctorate in chemistry, came to FUCHS via DEA Mineralöl AG. He initially had regional responsibilities and managed the large German company for several years. In 2009, he became chief technology officer and since then accompanied the international expansion of the FUCHS Group. Lindemann contributed to expanding the lubricant company’s business with OEM customers. His contribution has further boosted the innovative strength of FUCHS.

Heiner will take over the technical area of responsibility from Lindemann effective January 1, 2023 and will join the Executive Board of FUCHS PETROLUB. Heiner has been working at FUCHS for two years, gaining international experience in purchasing and in his role as deputy CTO. Prior to FUCHS, Heiner served in various management roles during his 13-year tenure at a large German chemical company. During this time, he lived in Hong Kong for five years and in the U.S.A. for three years.

Effective April 1, 2023, Dr. Timo Reister, 43, who has been a member of the Executive Board since 2016, will assume responsibility for the global automotive original equipment and mining businesses in addition to his existing duties. These changes will result in a further rejuvenation of the Executive Board and will establish a key focus on sustainability, digitalization and internationalization.