Meister Abrasives AG announces appointment of Markus Ledergerber as a COO

Meister Abrasives AG has appointed Markus Ledergerber as its Chief Operating Officer. Ledergerber joined Meister Abrasives on May 2, 2023 and is based at the company’s headquarters in Andelfingen, Switzerland.

With over 20 years of experience in the industrial and automotive supply chain environment, Markus Ledergerber brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Meister Abrasives. Ledergerber joins Meister Abrasives after 15 years at Wagner AG, a leading supplier in the automotive and machinery industries. In his previous roles, Markus Ledergerber has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a track record of success in driving operational excellence and optimizing processes. Ledergerber has extensive Lean Management, Industry 4.0, and Automation experience and has supported the growth of production sites outside of Switzerland.

As COO, Markus Ledergerber will oversee the Meister Abrasives production plant in Andelfingen. He will work closely with the executive team to continue to drive growth, improve efficiencies, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Frederik Dresen, CEO of Meister Abrasives, commented, “We are excited to welcome Markus Ledergerber to our team. In Markus we have found a strong leader, a forward-thinker, and a like-minded professional. With his extensive experience and impressive achievements, he has the expertise to lead our headquarter operations and drive our strategic initiatives forward. I look forward to working closely with him towards achieving our ambitious goals and vision for the next chapter of the Meister story.”

Markus Ledergerber, incoming COO of Meister Abrasives, added, “I am very excited to join Meister Abrasives and contribute to its ongoing success. It is an honor for me to be entrusted with leading the operations activities of such a technologically innovative and cutting-edge brand as Meister Abrasives. I look forward to working with the team to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen our partnerships, and drive growth.”