Daniel Polster as new Managing Director at SIMTEC

Daniel Polster, most recently Head of Global Integration and Project Management at RICO Group, is the new Managing Director of SIMTEC Silicone Parts. He takes over from Roland Keller, who is pursuing new career opportunities.

Daniel Polster (40) has been with the RICO Group since 2023. In his previous role as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Semperit Group AG, he led the acquisition and subsequent integration of the RICO Group. Daniel has more than 15 years of management experience in strategy, sales and M&A and has led international projects in Eastern and Western Europe. His professional experience also includes many years working for a Big 4 consulting firm. Born in Austria, he holds a degree in International Business Administration from the Vienna University of Economics and Business.

“With its cutting-edge technology and unique know-how, SIMTEC already has a robust business foundation and significant potential for a stronger positioning within the USA market. Our growth strategy, which includes expanding production and enhancing sales activities, remains unchanged, enabling us to fully capitalize on the available market opportunities. I am looking forward to the new challenge and working with a highly motivated team.” states Daniel Polster.

Furthermore, as of April 2024, Alexander Widmayr will assume the role of Production Excellence Manager at SIMTEC. He will report directly to Daniel Polster. Alexander Widmayr brings with him more than 12 years of production experience at RICO Elastomere Projecting GmbH.