Helmar Hipp Joins TAKKT AG's Management Board

TAKKT AG, based in Stuttgart, Germany, has announced the appointment of Helmar Hipp to its Management Board as of May 15, 2026. Hipp will oversee the Industrial & Packaging (I&P) division, the company's key business sector. This strategic move aims to bolster the division's significance within TAKKT.

The appointment underlines the company's commitment to strengthening its I&P segment. With its core brand kaiserkraft, the division's service-oriented model caters to corporate clients with complex procurement needs. Last year, I&P recorded sales of EUR 560 million, achieving an adjusted EBITDA of EUR 43 million.

Hipp, with a rich background in leading sales and omnichannel initiatives at firms like Zwilling J.A. Henckels, sees substantial growth potential in I&P. His focus will be on driving profitable innovation and leveraging the division's market position through customer-centric strategies.