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Meet today … Arjan Klifman

Communication is key for Arjan Klifman, the new Sales and Marketing Director of Xella Belgium and UK. In our interview, he talks about his unusual path from studying educational sciences into sales - and how his background still helps him today.

Meet today … Simone Wunsch

Simone Wunsch has been head of sales in the new Systems and Solutions division at Xella Germany since April 2025. After more than 30 years with the company, she is used to change. In this interview, she talks about how she is settling into her new role, the new tasks she is taking on and how she is

Meet today... Henry Hantschick

What does it take to run an accredited testing laboratory? In this interview, Henry Hantschick gives an insight into his daily work at Xella Technologie & Forschungsgesellschaft mbH (Xella T&F), reveals the role that sustainability plays in it and how his studies led him to Xella.

Meet today... Sara Zacchello

"I have always been passionate about purchasing" - Purchasing Manager Sara Zacchello from Xella Italia talks about how she creates value through negotiation, why she chose to work for Xella, and the challenges she faces in her daily work.

Meet today ... Dragan Lazic

From acquiring the Kolubara plant to expanding into Eastern Europe: Dragan Lazic, CEO South-East Europe market area, has been a driving force behind Xella's success. As the first CFO of Xella Serbia back then in 2005, his 20-year history is closely linked to that of Xella in Southeastern Europe.

Meet today … Ramona Helle

From working student to Head of Group HR Executive Management, Ramona’s journey at Xella is a story of growth, ambition, and breaking the mold. With a hands-on approach and an urge for challenging the status quo, the 31-year-old is paving the way for progress, both in her role and for Xella’s co

Meet today … Jordanka Shishmanova

Where others are afraid to think big, Jordanka Shishmanova's vision as Xella Bulgaria’s Head of Country Finance can never be too bold. Whether it is aligning teams toward shared goals or rethinking the role of finance, Jordanka’s approach is always inspiring by example and effective by challengi

Meet today....Francesca Parenti

When it comes to moving large machinery and transporting heavy goods, logistics manager Francesca Parenti is an ace in Italy. Find out why she happily moved to this dynamic and challenging field and what innovations she has in mind to become even more efficient, sustainable and customer-friendly.

Meet today ... Derk Goossens

When Derk sets his mind to something, he makes it happen—not only for himself but, most importantly, for his team. The 35 year old is team leader at the Europe’s largest CSU plant, de Hazelaar located in Koningsbosch in the Netherlands, where he leads a dedicated team of eleven people. For him,

Meet today … Tiziana Baldi

Tiziana Baldi, CFO of Xella Italy, is a woman who always gives 100 percent. Whether it is in her job, teaching colleagues about safety, or raising her daughter. Her secret to success: trust in your people, communicate openly, and: work until you see the result. Learn more about this female leader.

Meet today… Grégory Gnidach

With 25 years of experience, Grégory Gnidach has spent the last eight years at Xella France, where he leads key account management for prescriptions and influences project planning and execution. He thrives on helping clients achieve their goals and enjoys fostering strong team dynamics.

Meet today…Jos Berkers

Jos Berkers started working in our former CSU plant in Liessel (Netherlands) when he was 15. Now, 50 years later and a few kilometers further south in the plant De Hazelaar, he can look back and celebrate his unique work anniversary and half a century of experiences.

Meet today... Tomasz Malkowski

What is the main attribute of a captivating storyteller? They know and understand their topic entirely, from every angle. Tomasz Malkowski brings all that to the table. Starting as an architect, then transitioning to journalism, learning the craft of uncovering and sharing content. Now, he’s a pas

Meet today... Katharina Steinkamp

Committed to caring—as one of three Corporate EHS Managers, Katharina is deeply dedicated to drive safety culture evolution at Xella. With over a decade at the company, her strong sense of purpose and unwavering commitment inspire others to practice safety as a value, and not only see it as a prio

Meet today... Aleksandar Đikanović

As a project manager at Xella Srbija, Aleksandar Đikanović uses his knowledge, strategic thinking, and negotiating skills to convince builders and investors of the benefits of Xella materials, especially for the Belgrade Waterfront project. At heart, he is an architect.

Women Leading the Way

Our plant near Mělník in the Czech Republic recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The focus is not only on technical advancements, but also on celebrating the promotion of an inclusive work environment, in which the mutual support and growth of each employee are valued - key elements in empowe

Meet today … Alex Gorte

Alex Gorte (34), BIM Coordinator at Xella Germany, likes to be precise and always has a plan. No wonder he enjoys his work as a BIM coordinator so much. From the everyday life of a construction manager to his new role as BIM Coordinator, he is now working with conviction on the future of digital con

Meet today… Jure Lovšin

What makes the Slovenian market unique? Since last year, Jure Lovšin has been putting his passion for civil engineering to good use as a product manager for our Xella brands, which has enabled him to acquire a wealth of knowledge.

Meet today ... Isabelle Scherle

High urgency but also great potential - as Energy Manager, Isabelle Scherle relies on technical expertise and interdisciplinary communication to achieve sustainable progress. In her free time, she finds balance in working with an animal welfare organization.

An essential element in establishing a link with the next generation: Xella’s international student competition

This year marks the 29th time that the Xella International Student Competition has awarded a winner in the Czech Republic. This edition’s winner, Tibor Greš from the STU Bratislava transformed a dilapidated amphitheater in the High Tatras into a multifunctional center. This long-standing traditio

Meet today... Daniel Weber

Since the beginning of the year, Daniel Weber has been overseeing Xella's entire granulate production in Germany with a clear vision: from the safety-oriented control of production processes to the innovative further development of granulate products.

Meet today… Luděk Suchomel

In the ever-changing landscape of marketing and customer relations, Luděk Suchomel, Marketing Manager at Xella CZ and Xella Slovensko, is known for his data-driven approach. He is dedicated to understanding customer needs and enhancing customer journeys and solutions, all centered around the fundam

Meet today ... Thom-Erik Pape

Thom-Erik Pape has worked with autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) for almost 30 years, starting in a factory and working his way up to General Manager of Xella Norway. With persistence and persuasion, he and his small competent team have succeeded in a market that is almost exclusively wood-based.

Meet today… Nikola Šukalo

Being responsible for people’s safety is no easy task. Overseeing safety as an EHS manager for several countries with different regulations is even more challenging, but that does not keep Nikola Šukalo from approaching every day with a positive mindset and the pervasive will to reinforce Xella�

Meet today ... Jelena Stanojević

Architect, communicator, business strategist: Jelena is a person of many faces - not only in her job as Product Manager, where she has just been promoted to be responsible for the entire Alpe-Adria region. While she loves being in constant contact with many departments in her job, she prefers to enj

Meet today…Peter Rasmussen

From handling pressure and making important decisions as a referee in the Champions League to establishing our Hebel brand in Denmark – Meet Peter Rasmussen, who joined Xella in October as Key Account Manager.

Meet today … Ingrid Quantin

Our French colleague Ingrid Quantin has a close family connection to the construction industry - Xella is far from the first stop in her long career in this sector. With a wealth of experience and well thought out strategies, she has been an autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) fan for several years.

Meet today … Marko Trifunović

As a building instructor, Marko Trifunović follows the footsteps of his father, who worked in the same position as a building instructor at Xella Srbija for many years. He tells us what fascinates him about this job and how it has changed since then.

“As a master demonstrator, I show the trainees and old hands tips and tricks“

Steffen Weißer is a master demonstrator at Xella Germany GmbH. A job many don't know about, but essential in construction. He teaches contractors how to build code-compliant masonry with our "in-house" products, supports builders, and has a survival tip for anyone who wants to build now.

Meet today... Sanda Ionescu

As an Advisor in Process Engineering, Sanda monitors the daily Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) production process at Xella Romania's plant in Deva. As an artist she gives free rein to her feelings in her passion for painting and is thinking of contributing to the education of future artists throug

Designing innovative and sustainable in Serbia

As Head of Innovation in Belgrade, Edin Dalifi, is well aware of the expectations that the construction industry in Southern Europe has of Xella - and he knows how to meet them.

Meet today... Regina Lindackers

Regina Lindackers has been with Xella for 20 years and with Xella International for seven. She is responsible for all matters relating to design and corporate design and supports colleagues in the creation of graphics, videos, etc. She has learned a lot for work and life from the Japanese drum art T

Meet today .... Dr. Lorenzo Miccoli

Meet Dr. Lorenzo Miccoli, a building engineer whose career spans continents. Currently researching about the future of building materials at Xella's Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Miccoli's international experiences drive his quest for earthquake-resistant, sustainable, and circular so

Meet today... Salih Osman

Salih's quest for a good education led him to a Danish university, Xella awakened his love for single-family homes - and this year the fascination with 3D design led him to his position as BIM Manager.

Meet today … Peter Zijderveld

Whether work planner in the construction department, assembly planning or project leader: Peter Zijderveld has already done a wide variety of jobs at Xellaand never lost the fun of it. In his spare time, he can switch off best behind the drum kit.

Meet.... Iván Ozorák

As Head of Customer Service in Hungary, Iván Ozorák connects people and processes. As an Aikidōka, the martial artist trains young and old alike in courage, compassion, and loyalty. For him, Aikido is the perfect complement to his life.

Meet today ... Stefaan Du-Tré

A passion for buildings and geometry has been with BIM Manager Stefaan Du-Tre since his youth. How the Belgian went from plaster ornaments to digital construction.

Meet today: Joakim Wandegren

Joakim Wandegren has been Head of Technical and Sustainability for Scandinavia since December 2022. Thanks to his previous work experience at Xella and his return to the company, he is now even more confident in speaking with customers, stakeholders, etc. and communicating the technical and sustaina

Meet today ... Katrin Mülstroh

Growing up, Katrin Mülstroh always loved to go to the hardware store and touch everything. This makes the self-confessed hapticist just the right person to be managing a Silka plant in Colbitz, Saxony-Anhalt. She tells us why she started out repairing cars before discovering her love of raw materia

Meet today... Sebastian Ivan

As a passionate BIM manager, Sebastian Ivan believes in the digital future of Romania - and together with his colleagues, he has been successfully driving it forward for twelve years. Before joining Xella and moving to his favorite Romanian city, Cluj-Napoca, he learned about the construction indust

Meet today… Joanna Czernikiewicz

When BIM engineer Joanna wants to do something, she does it! Whether it's taking additional courses, taking on a speaking role at a conference or asserting herself in a male-dominated field.

Meet today… Sebastian Dima

Always on the move, whether on wheels or feet: Country Supply Chain Manager Sebastian Dima navigates and improves not only the path of logistics at Xella Romania, but also that of his colleagues.

Meet today… Lucie Šnajdrová

From a young age, Lucie Šnajdrová has been pursuing a dream: to provide a home for people. As project manager for large scale products, she now makes these dreams come true.

Meet today... Hubert Fandree

Hubert Fandree is a Key Account Manager at Xella Germany, and a "Ytong man through and through." Reason enough to ask him about his personal story with his favorite building material in the anniversary year "100 years of autoclaved aerated concrete."

Meet today... Berit Straube

Dr. Berit Straube has started her work for Xella in 2001. Since 2006, she has been the Head of Product and Process Research at the Xella Technologie- und Forschungsgesellschaft mbH. Learn more about her way of leadership and her engagement for sustainability.

Meet … Michał Zieliński

Leading a double life as an engineer and an actor - Michał knows how these roles fit together, having lived them both for nine years: At Xella Polska, he is an ambitious BIM engineer, but in his spare time he performs on stage in Poland's largest private theater.

Meet today... Normann G. Karlsen

If a fellow handball player hadn't asked Normann G. Karlsen to do this one job about 30 years ago, he might have ended up in a different line of work. Since January 2023, Normann Karlsen has been Sales Director in Denmark. Why he never wanted to do anything else.

Meet today... Dr. Isabel Effert

As Project Manager Digital Building Solutions & Transformation Isabel Effert is part of the digital team and is driving Xella's transformation.

Meet today... Marcin Maś

Marcin Maś is Xella's first Lean Manager. He brings safety to the plants in Poland - because he likes to work with people and knows what he is capable of.

Meet today ... Aleksandra Kwapis

When Aleksandra Kwapis joined the accounting department of Xella Polska in 2007, no one would have guessed that in January 2023 she would hold the position of Head of Business Analytics for the Xella Group. Everyone except herself. Because she's always looking for the next challenge.

Meet today … Stefan Stamenković

Stefan Stamenković, a mechanical maintainer at Xella Srbija, proved his grit and endurance as a runner on the Divča Winter Trail, a challenging course that took him through the partly snow-covered mountains of western Serbia. Precisely because it was so challenging, he would also recommend the

Meet today… Wiedya Debipersad

Wiedya Debipersad joined Xella Netherlands in 2021 and now works as the Director of HR Northwest Europe. Learn more about her passion for diversity, transparency and why she is also a Philanthropist in her private life

When I got to know BIM, it was clear to me: I'm staying in this industry

As BIM manager for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, Tomáš Dokoupil is already a department head at the age of 26. He found his way to Xella through his master's degree and his fascination with autoclaved aerated concrete - and discovered his passion for three-dimensional modeling of buildings at t

Meet today... Antonio Grginović

By 2025, no more production residues from Xella should end up in landfills – Antonio Grginović, Circular Economy Development Manager in the ESG department of Xella Group since October 2022, has committed himself to this urgent topic. In his view, however, everyone can contribute to a successful c

Meet … Annet Wielders

After almost two decades at Xella, Annet Wielders feels right at home in the sales back office. However, she had already learned how to never lose her friendly behavior in a completely different job.

Meet today... Andreas Radischewski

Andreas Radischewski knows how to build even more efficiently and sustainably. As the Xella Group's Digital Building Solution and Transformation Manager (BIM), he continues to develop new digital technologies – together with his colleagues at the various sites.

Meet today … Meta Gradt

Meta Gradt joined Xella Slovenia in 2011 and now works as the head of finance. She is part of the program for high potential women at Xella. Learn more about her passion for change and relaxing in her garden.

Raising the visibility of successful women

The construction industry also has a strong demand for specialists and managers. By 2025, Xella wants 25 percent of its managers to be women. A strong focus on visualizing, connecting, and activating high potentials helps to achieve this goal.

2023 will be the year of artificial intelligence

Xella has long moved on from being a supplier of building materials to providing efficient, sustainable, and affordable building and living solutions. Digital tools such as our digital service blue.sprint and other applications play an important role in this. They not only save costs, but also short

Meet today … Anne-Marie Burger

To work as a logistics coordinator is not Anne-Marie Burgers first job at Xella, but she enjoys the opportunity to use her strengths to act as a problem solver or liaison between various parties.

I love it when no two days are the same

Isabell Kalitz is an exciting mix of verve, experience and commitment. The electronics technician for industrial engineering and master craftswoman in metal technology manages the Möllenhagen plant - as the youngest Xella plant manager in Germany.

Building Companion is a living organism

With Xella's Building Companion platform, Radu Mâcâială is building a growing network between investors, architects, and construction companies. The Head of Building Companion has even more plans to use it to shake up the construction industry - although he actually comes from a completely differ

We have to actively shape the path to a circular economy

A few weeks ago, Xella Germany spoke with experts at Studio X, an offering of the Xella Academy, about how sustainable housing can be designed. One of the experts on hand was Tina Kammer, professor of sustainable building at IU International University and an advocate for circular building.

We can help

Beata Molska has a lot of energy and a big heart. In her busy life, the Head of Country HR at Xella Poland has learned to use both in the right places - and to take care of her mental health. Today, she uses her experience to support her 650 colleagues in Poland.

Sustainable building must become the new normal

A few weeks ago, Xella Germany spoke with experts at Studio X, an offering of the Xella Academy, about how sustainable housing can be designed. One of the experts on hand was Sebastian Pohl, a member of the management team at consultancy LCEE and DGNB Senior Auditor.

“It's cool to be different”

Xella Poland is a role model for diversity in a company. What does the HR department there do better than others ?

“It's cool to be different”

Xella Poland is a role model for diversity in a company. What does the HR department there do better than others ?

Everyone in the team is part of the solution

Production manager Andrea Chalupcikova gives an insight into her job: at the Zemianské Kostoľany plant in Slovakia, she masters the balancing act between employee management and the further development of production processes on a daily basis. This means that challenges of all kinds characterize h

After the first 3D model, I never wanted to do anything else

The Xella Group unites the Ytong, Silka, and Multipor brands. But we are more than that: 5459 people in 22 countries make an individual contribution every day with their diverse tasks that drive our companies forward. We introduce the minds that make Xella one of the most innovative and sustainable

„No place for racism in our work environment.”

At Xella, management and HR are committed to a discrimination-free corporate culture – diversity is an essential value that plays a key role in our company. We are proud to be part of the “Love HR, hate Racism” initiative and committed to the fight against racism and intolerance! The initiativ

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