Salzgitter AG has announced a new management structure at Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann (HKM), strengthening its leadership following the steel producer’s recent acquisition.Andreas Betzler has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and spokesperson for the management board, while La-Toya Müller will lead post-merger integration. The restructuring is designed to combine expertise, accelerate HKM’s integration into the Salzgitter Group and prepare the company for long-term economic and technological development.
Dr Heiko von Hagen, previously responsible for supply chain management at Salzgitter AG, has been named Managing Director of Production. Martin Zappe, programme director of SALCOS, will take charge as Managing Director for Sustainability and New Construction Projects.
The leadership changes underline Salzgitter’s focus on sustainable steel production, operational efficiency and industrial transformation. The company aims to strengthen HKM’s competitiveness while advancing key sustainability and modernisation initiatives.As part of the restructuring, former HKM Chief Technology Officer Dr Peter Biele will leave the company.
