A New Executive Vice President at Gerresheimer

Mr. Daniel J. Winkler was appointed on June 1 as Executive Vice President of the Gerresheimer Group’s Molded Glass Division. He succeeds Mr. Uwe Röhrhoff, who had been leading the division on an interim basis. This appointment coincides with an aggressive environmental strategy for the glass sector. 

In his new role, Daniel Winkler will be responsible for Gerresheimer’s global Molded Glass business. He will focus on the strategic and operational development of the division and on strengthening its position as a partner for customers in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and beverage sectors.
He previously held leadership positions within global organizations, where he was responsible for large-scale operations, multi-site production networks, and large international teams. His experience spans the development of sales, supply chain, production, and finance functions, as well as the implementation of transformation and optimization initiatives across various regions.
Before joining Gerresheimer, he led an international company specializing in aluminum foil, with a focus on sustainable product solutions. Daniel Winkler holds an engineering degree and a master’s degree in business administration.

Packaging that is both attractive and compliant, without compromise

“The cosmetic packaging sector is entering a decisive phase,” explains Nicola Balena, Global Vice President Commercial Cosmetic Moulded Glass, in the latest issue of the Group’s newsletter, which has just been released. “With the upcoming entry into force of the PPWR, regulation is no longer a distant prospect but is becoming a driving force that will redefine how packaging is designed, produced, and perceived across Europe.”
At the same time, “premiumization” is evolving. Beyond aesthetics, it now incorporates sustainability, transparency, and performance. Brands are now required to offer packaging that is both attractive and compliant, without compromise.
At Gerresheimer, we view this transformation as an opportunity. By combining our materials expertise, EcoDesign principles, and innovation, we help brands anticipate change and reinvent the product experience while preserving design freedom.”
According to Arthur Bru-Andriamihaja, Marketing Manager for Cosmetics “A new paradigm of luxury is emerging, driven by minimalism, sustainability, and performance. As regulations and brand expectations redefine beauty product packaging, our role is to turn constraints into opportunities by reinventing the product experience without compromising design freedom. Thanks to innovations such as our Metallu technique, developed in collaboration with Dorlia-Decors and Fluorital, brands can achieve refined metallization effects while optimizing material use and recyclability.
For brands, this shift is tangible:
– The luxury segment now demands credible sustainability
– Material selection will have a growing impact on brand positioning and perceived value
– Sustainable packaging enables new refill and loyalty models.

New varnish

The Group announces the development of an innovative safety coating for glass, designed to ensure safer daily use.
In the event of breakage, this safety coating keeps the vast majority of glass fragments contained within a single layer, thereby significantly reducing potential risks to consumers.
“This innovation,” explains Estelle Bollen, “opens
new opportunities for brands:
– Incorporating glass into high-volume categories such as shampoos or body care products
– Extending premium positioning to everyday products
– Supporting the development of refillable solutions Decoration techniques such as spraying, screen printing, and advanced finishes remain fully compatible.”