Warren Sachs new CEO of Beier Group
Pinetown, KZN, SA (01 August 2024) – The Beier Group, which includes Beier Envirotec, BBF Safety Group, Beier Drawtex Healthcare, and Neucoat, and which manufactures technical textiles, personal protective equipment, and advanced wound care products, has appointed Warren Sachs as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 July 2024. Sachs is a seasoned executive with close to three decades of experience in the manufacturing industry across various technical and leadership roles.
“The foundation laid by Wolfgang Beier and the vision established by the Beier family have positioned us well for the future. The manufacturing industry is a key driver of economic growth and job creation, which our country needs now more than ever. I aim to make manufacturing an industry of choice for the youth, and attract, develop and retain talent to ensure the future prosperity of not only the Beier Group, but South Africa as a whole,” he said.
Sachs is a professional engineer who recently completed his MBA with Distinction from the Gordon Institute of Business Science. “I am committed to driving growth and innovation while upholding the values of the Beier Group. Under my leadership, we will focus on several strategic priorities, including continuing digital transformation to ensure that our company remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the manufacturing sector,” says Sachs.
Sachs’ personal mission to "leave it better than I found it" serves as a guiding principle for his leadership and business stewardship. His philosophy reflects his commitment to continuous improvement and development in both people and processes, aiming to foster an environment that supports sustainable growth and operational excellence.
In addition to his role as Group CEO, Sachs serves on several company boards, the Toyota Wessels Institute of Manufacturing Studies Alumni Board, the UKZN Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board and is also involved with a not-for-profit organisation aimed at teacher training and leadership development of School Management Teams.
Commenting on Sachs’s appointment, Beier Board Chairman, Wolfgang Beier, said: “Warren is perfectly poised to lead the Beier Group to new heights and drive our corporate agenda focused on industrialisation, transformation and development. The Board and I are confident that Warren will ensure that the Beier family legacy will continue to live on and deliver even greater shareholder value.”
Paulos Ngcobo, director and former chairman, said “Warren has embodied exemplary leadership, and will lead the Group to new heights with the support of the Board of Directors, leveraging their collective expertise.”
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