Herrmann Ultraschalltechnik is optimizing its global structures, and has made André Deponte the new head of international headquarters. Deponte is to oversee closer global collaboration to ensure a standard customer experience around the world.

The post has been created primarily in response to the increasing importance of global customers and the company’s corresponding growth on international markets. To step up strategic support for the three head offices in the U.S., China, and Japan, the CEO Thomas Herrmann is handing over their management to Deponte with effect from April 1. Deponte’s role is to coordinate the sites more closely to leverage resources, standardize processes, and thus secure international growth.

Herrmann is also seeking to strengthen bonding within the group through greater exchange. The aim is to develop a global Herrmann culture over the next few years with shared values and shared objectives.

“There is only one why for us and that is ‘bonding – more than materials,’ and we want this same commitment to excite customers at all our sites globally,” explains Deponte.

The qualified mechatronics engineer and experienced sales manager joined Herrmann four years ago. To date, he has been instrumental in building up the global Metals business unit and headed development of ultrasonic welding solutions for lithium-ion batteries, cable harnesses, power rails, and terminals. He is to continue as the global head of sales alongside his new role. Michael Leipold, who already manages the Plastics business unit, is taking over Deponte’s duties as Metals global business unit director.