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Press release
10/21/2026

Uta Holzenkamp To Become New CEO of Heraeus Precious Metals

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On December 1, 2026, Uta Holzenkamp, will take over the role of CEO of Heraeus Precious Metals from Steffen Metzger, who will in the future focus entirely on his responsibilities as Managing Director of the Business Area Precious Metals and Member of the Board of Managing Directors of the Heraeus Group.

Uta Holzenkamp has 29 years of international leadership experience in the coatings, automotive, and chemical industries. Most recently, she served as President of BASF Coatings, having previously held various senior positions at BASF.

She studied at the University of Münster and subsequently earned her Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. During her studies, she spent time abroad in Edinburg, UK and at Ohio State University in the U.S. Later, her professional career took her to Brussels, Belgium.

“With Uta Holzenkamp, we have gained an experienced leader who combines international leadership experience with a strong customer focus and great strength in the strategic and operational transformation of businesses. These are ideal prerequisites for further driving the successful development of Precious Metals,” states Steffen Metzger.

Source: Uta Holzenkamp
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