The German Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (DECHEMA), Frankfurt, has appointed Andreas Förster as executive director. He had served as deputy executive director since 2010.
DECHEMA also announced a reorganization into two divisions.
Katherin Rübberdt will manage the “science and industry” division and succeed Förster as general manager of ProcessNet. All content-related activities fall under her purview.
Dirk Rühl will head a new “services” division that encompasses human resources, finance, event organization, etc.