OQ Chemicals Appoints Silvia Weppler as CFO

Silvia Weppler will assume the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at OQ Chemicals, effective Jan. 1, 2024. She is already in the onboarding process. She succeeds Stefan Schmidt, who after 15 years, has decided to leave the company by Dec. 31, 2023.

Weppler brings over two decades of experience in leadership roles in finance, controlling and digitalization in various industries, most recently serving as group CFO and managing director at BMTS Technology in Stuttgart, Germany.

“With Silvia Weppler, we have gained a highly experienced and distinguished financial expert as our new CFO. Her extensive industry background in key sectors such as software, chemicals, and automotive, along with her expertise in an operative corporate management control system across all business phases, sets her apart. Weppler brings not only comprehensive subject knowledge but also valuable experience in corporate financing, digitization, corporate value enhancement, and steering complex transformation programs and major projects to our team,” said Oliver Borgmeier, OQ Chemicals’ CEO.

“OQ Chemicals is a global leader in oxo chemicals. The current landscape in the chemical industry, marked by rapidly changing markets, rising costs, and technological innovation pressure, is demanding and challenging. However, we also see numerous opportunities and potentials within it,” added Weppler. “Together with Oliver Borgmeier and the leadership team, we will actively address these challenges to master them flexibly and swiftly.”

Borgmeier expressed gratitude to Schmidt for his dedication and contributions over the years: “We have been able to rely on his expertise and experience, especially in the last few challenging months. On behalf of the entire company, I wish him all the best for the future.”