Michael Koppermann's arrival in 2017 set the course for a successful generational change at our company. After six years as Sales and Project Manager, Michael Koppermann took over as sole Managing Director on 1 December 2023.
Peter Koppermann is taking his well-deserved retirement. Peter Koppermann: "Having worked for the company during my school and university years - as Managing Director since 1985 - and having lived through a number of ups and downs in the business world over the past few decades, I am now delighted to be able to hand over the company to my son Michael. In addition to pursuing my hobbies, which have fallen by the wayside, I will remain involved in the textile world as Managing Director of Koppermann Italia. As Chairman of the Board of the VFI (now German Importers), I will also continue to campaign for the implementation of social and environmentally friendly criteria in the production countries.
I wish Michael the luck and success he needs to have joy and fun in business life, which is not always easy. And which I didn't always have, but mostly."
After completing his studies, graduate engineer Michael Koppermann first completed a management trainee programme at the company's own Chinese joint venture and then gained several years of professional experience outside the family business in a German group, also in Asia. He is about to successfully complete his postgraduate studies in business administration. Since joining the company in 2017, he has played a key role in guiding the company's fortunes alongside his father, Peter Koppermann. Under his aegis, important system changes were initiated to make the company efficient and fit for the future.
Michael Koppermann: "I am looking forward to my new role. I am firmly convinced that we have the technical, but above all the human resources to continue to be an important player in the European textile market."
With this generational change, Koppermann & Co. GmbH is ensuring continuity. Not only with regard to our strategic goals, but we are also creating trust and reliability for our customers, partners and employees.