Durst Group appoints Johann Strozzega as director of global graphics sales

Durst Group has appointed Johann Strozzega as director of global sales for graphics, effective July 2. Strozzega succeeds Christian Harder, who has served as chief sales officer with overall sales responsibility for all business units since 2021 and previously headed the graphics division.

The appointment represents a strategic step in developing Durst Group's global sales organization. Harder will now focus on group-wide strategic initiatives while maintaining his CSO role.

'In recent months, I had the privilege of mentoring Johann. Our long-standing and successful collaboration in the ceramic printing segment has shown me early on that he has the strategic instinct and leadership skills to further expand our market share in graphics,' Harder said. 'This move allows me to focus even more strongly on group-wide strategic topics in the future – and to prepare the next growth steps together with our business units.'

Harder and Strozzega share extensive collaboration history, particularly in Durst Group's ceramic printing market segment. This background provides continuity for the transition and strategic development.

'It is a great honor for me to take on this responsible leadership role. I thank Christian for his support and trust, and Christoph Gamper for the opportunity to shape this role in such an important market segment,' Strozzega said. 'Together with my team, I will do everything to further expand our strong market position and actively contribute to the global growth of Durst Group.'

The appointment strengthens Durst Group's leadership structure in a key business area and supports international growth plans. CEO and co-owner Christoph Gamper emphasized the company's focus on substance over status in leadership appointments.

'With Johann Strozzega, we are bringing an experienced manager with a strategic compass to the top. My thanks go to Christian Harder for his strong commitment and for actively shaping this transition,' Gamper said. 'We do not fill leadership roles based on status but on substance and future viability – for our customers and the sustainable success of Durst Group.'