Diethelm Hirz
About Diethelm Hirz
Diethelm Hirz serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director at SSI Schäfer Plastics, where he has been employed since 2024. He has extensive experience in the plastics industry, having held various leadership roles at WERIT Kunststoffwerke and SSI SCHÄFER over the past three decades.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Diethelm Hirz currently holds multiple positions at SSI SCHÄFER, including Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Managing Director. He has been with the company since 2022, initially serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director for one year. In 2024, he transitioned to the role of CTO, where he oversees technical operations and product development in the plastics division. His responsibilities include leading the development of plastic products and ensuring the integration of innovative technologies within the company's operations.
Previous Experience at WERIT Kunststoffwerke
Before joining SSI SCHÄFER, Diethelm Hirz worked at WERIT Kunststoffwerke W. Schneider GmbH & Co. KG for a total of 14 years. He served as Bereichs- und Produktgruppenleiter from 1991 to 1999, where he managed product groups and departmental operations in Altenkirchen, Rheinland-Pfalz. Following this role, he was the Betriebsleiter & Prokurist from 2000 to 2006, focusing on operational management and business representation. His extensive experience at WERIT contributed to his expertise in the plastics industry.
Education and Expertise
Diethelm Hirz has a background in engineering and technology, which supports his roles in product development and management within the plastics sector. His expertise encompasses the technical aspects of plastic product development, operational management, and strategic leadership. This foundation has enabled him to effectively contribute to the advancement of SSI SCHÄFER's plastics division.