Dreieich, 3 July 2024 – Gatien Gillon (42) is the new CEO and Managing Director of CWS Hygiene, effective 1 July 2024. Gillon succeeds Hans-Norbert Topp, who has been leading the company as interim CEO since June 2023. Topp will support the transition until the end of July.
Proven leadership background of 20+ years
Gillon brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to CWS Hygiene. Previously he served as Group COO, Regional CEO & Board Member of Rubix Group, Europe's largest distributor of industrial maintenance products and services. Rubix Group operates with a similar route-based characteristic to CWS Hygiene - a great advantage to quickly set the right course for CWS Hygiene's service business. Gillon's background includes a significant stint at McKinsey and the founding of a start-up company, further demonstrating his versatile leadership skills.
In his new role at CWS Hygiene, Gillon will focus on driving the company's strategic growth, operational efficiency and sustainability to solidify CWS Hygiene's position as a leader in hygiene solutions.
"I am very honoured to become the new CEO of CWS Hygiene and look forward to leading our team and providing excellent hygiene solutions to our customers. Together, we will work to develop a long-term strategy and expand the company's market presence, always striving for the highest hygiene standards. I look forward to working with our dedicated employees, partners and customers towards a cleaner and healthier future worth living," says Gatien Gillon, new CEO of CWS Hygiene.
Gillon brings new dynamism
Gillon's appointment comes at a time of significant change in the hygiene market and is therefore an important step in the successful development of the company. His leadership will bring fresh perspectives and a dynamic approach to advancing the company's mission of providing reliable and sustainable hygiene solutions.
About CWS Hygiene
With innovative, sustainable and digitalised service solutions, CWS Hygiene ensures health, safety and protection in the workplace and in public spaces. The complete solutions include hand and toilet hygiene from small washrooms to large sanitary facilities, as well as clean entrance and exit areas with its mats in building complexes, public buildings and industrial facilities. CWS Hygiene stands for sustainability: thanks to its rental model, the company offers its customers a 'circular economy' and is committed to a healthier and safer future. Its 4,000 employees across Europe contribute to this.
CWS Hygiene is a CWS company. CWS currently has a workforce of more than 11,500 people in 15 countries. CWS International GmbH and its subsidiaries are owned by Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH.
Sandra Englert
Head of Corporate Communications
