The Board of
Directors of Julius Berger Nigeria Plc (Julius Berger) has announced changes to
the management structure of the company, effective October 16, 2018 including
the appointment of a new Managing Director.
According to
a statement issued by the company Monday, the new Managing Director, Dr Lars
Richter succeeds Engr. Wolfgang Goetsch even as a new Directorate for Corporate
Development has been created in the expansion of the company’s Executive Management.
The
statement said that the changes were precipitated by the continuous growth and
strategic demands of the Company with respect to its significant portfolio of
building, infrastructure and industrial construction projects, and in the light
of its diversification and development targets.
The new
Managing Director, Dr. Lars Richter holds a Doctorate Degree in Civil
Engineering. He has vast operational experience, broad technical know-how and a
strong knowledge of Julius Berger, Nigeria-wide, garnered from 16 years of
working with the Company, the last ten of which were spent in Nigeria managing
the acquisition, operations and successful completion of major and challenging
projects across the Company’s operations.
The
statement said the new Directorate, Corporate Development is to be headed by
Mr. Tobias Meletschus. He holds a Masters Degree in Commercial Law and also a
Degree in Business Law. Mr. Meletschus has an extensive financial and legal
background, with robust experience working with international blue chip
companies. Since 2012, he has held the position of Head of Business Development
within Julius Berger, leading diversification strategies and related business
plans, as well as the assessment and successful negotiation of largescale projects.
The Board of
Directors extends their utmost appreciation to the outgoing Managing Director,
Engr. Wolfgang Goetsch, for his 27 years of faithful service and for his
achievements in successfully turning around the business fortunes of Julius
Berger in the past two years.
Julius
Berger Nigeria Plc is a leading Nigerian company offering integrated
construction solutions and related services. It has been operating in Nigeria
since 1965 and its scope covers all areas of construction.
The company
is dedicated to utilization of cutting-edge technologies, the continuous
investment in staff training and strong partnership with clients. Quality,
reliability, innovation and sustainability are the pillars of the company’s
structures and actions. It continues to be committed to being a responsible
corporate citizen and actively seeks out opportunities to make positive and
measurable differences in the future of people and communities.
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