It’s a great honour to step into the role of Chairman of the European Sealing Association. I’d like to thank the Executive Committee and all member companies for your trust and support. I take on this role knowing the strength of the team around me, from our Executive Committee to our highly engaged member base, and I believe that together, we’re well positioned to meet the challenges ahead.
Today’s business environment is evolving rapidly. Digital transformation, AI, and emerging technologies are presenting us with an opportunity to rethink how we collaborate, innovate, and deliver value. I look forward to exploring how we can harness these tools to shape the future of ESA in a more agile, data-driven, and sustainable direction.
I would like to congratulate Frank Weber on his appointment as the new Vice Chair and extend a warm welcome to Kamesh Narayanaswamy, who joins the Executive Committee, and Mark Horton, who will serve as ESA’s new Treasurer. A sincere thank you to Wolfgang Bommes for his many years of outstanding service in this role.
Lastly, I want to express my appreciation to Mark Neal for his continued support and extend my gratitude to Simone Wilson and John Morton for their many contributions as they step down from the Executive Committee. I’m looking forward to building on the foundation they’ve helped shape – and to working closely with all of you in the months ahead.
Ozan Devlen,
ESA Chair