Group 1 - Vetropack Group has appointed Lukas Burkhardt as CEO, effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Johann Reiter who retired after leading the company since 2018 [1][4] - Burkhardt has extensive experience, having been on the management board at Gerresheimer since 2018 and previously held positions at Audi and Rieter Automotive Group, focusing on operations in Asia [1][2] - Burkhardt expressed enthusiasm for his new role, highlighting Vetropack's potential as a traditional company with expertise in sustainable packaging solutions [3][2] Group 2 - The chairman of Vetropack's board, Claude Cornaz, stated that Burkhardt is the first-choice candidate for CEO, bringing industry knowledge and fresh ideas to the company [3][4] - Under Reiter's leadership, Vetropack introduced thermally tempered lightweight glass bottles and developed Strategy 2030+, focusing on internationalization and strategic realignment [3][4]