CERAFILTEC appoints new CEO to accelerate global growth

Circularity Capital portfolio company CERAFILTEC, a leading designer and manufacturer of ceramic ultrafiltration membrane solutions for the global water industry, has appointed Dr Torsten Wintergerste as CEO, effective 1 July 2024.

Dr Wintergerste joins the business from Sulzer Chemtech AG, a world leader in separation and mixing technologies for exploration, refinery, petrochemical and chemical plants. As president, Dr Wintergerste doubled the organisation’s revenue to €900 million and grew profitability to a double-digit percentage.

His extensive experience, international expertise and strong relationships with global industry leaders will help to accelerate CERAFILTEC’s mission to deliver clean water across the globe.

Commenting on his appointment, Dr Wintergerste said: "CERAFILTEC's journey from a pioneering start-up to a transformative key player in water filtration has been inspiring and was a key factor in my decision to join the company. I am honoured to lead the passionate and talented team as we embark on this exciting phase, building on a solid foundation and aiming for even greater global impact."

Kay Gunther Gabriel, founder and CTO of CERAFILTEC, added: “We are excited to welcome Dr Wintergerste, whose international experience and proven track record in scaling organisations, as well as his leadership in building persistent innovation and sustainable growth, make him a perfect fit for our next phase of expansion. We look forward to reaching new heights under his guidance.”

Ian Nolan, founding partner at Circularity Capital, said: “Taking up their reins as CEO, Dr Wintergerste’s extensive experience will be crucial to further scaling CERAFILTEC’s operations and driving international expansion to meet the growing needs of the sector. Ceramic membrane technology is truly the future of water filtration and, with Dr Wintergerste at the helm, CERAFILCTEC can solidify its position at the forefront of technological innovation, while helping to drive the global transition to sustainable water filtration.”

For more information about CERAFILTEC, or its pioneering work in water filtration, visit www.cerafiltec.com