Klaus Hanke

  • CEO of GELITA AG since 12 March 2024
  • CFO of GELITA AG from 2002 to 2017

Jan Christoph Teetz

  • CFO of GELITA AG since 1 October 2020
  • Previously CFO at tesa SE
  • Industrial engineering studies at the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg HWI
  • Married, two sons

"GELITA's culture is characterized by expertise, reliability and loyalty. Working with such interested, highly competent people every day is a great pleasure and enriches my life."


Michael Van Elsacker

  • COO of GELITA AG since 1 July 2016
  • Previously held various positions at GELITA
  • Degree in mechanical engineering from KU Leuven, management studies at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management
  • Married, one son and one daughter

"Our open corporate culture means our employees get involved and initiate change. That makes me proud."