Fournier previous worked as managing director France for Metalor and has experience in materials development and transformation, most notably in the aeronautics and electrical engineering industries, two areas where Kermel is reportedly planning to release new products in the coming years.
His objective is to continue the company’s commercial and industrial development, principally through investment to increase production capacity, and to continue improvements in the quality of customer service.
At the same time, Markus Schwyn takes over the role of chairman at Kermel, while Venkatesh
Tulluri becomes chairman of the holding company.