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Danzer Management

Danzer’s management team provides the leadership needed to promote our company’s commitment to “Hardwood Excellence.” Collectively, its members draw on a well-rounded set of experiences from the wood industry and key functional areas. They work together to instil the processes that assure quality and efficiency, as well as the attitudes that assure high levels of innovation, throughout the organization.

Portrait of Hans-Joachim Danzer, CEO of Danzer AG.

Hans-Joachim Danzer,
CEO Danzer AG

Born: 1970 in Reutlingen (Germany)
Nationality: German

Background: MBA (Lic. oec. HSG)


At Danzer since 1999

Portrait of Dr. Frank Latzko, CFO of Danzer AG.

Dr. frank latzko,
CFO DANZER AG

Born: 1971 in Mutlangen (Germany)
Nationality: German
Background: MBA, PhD


At Danzer since 2025

Portrait of Rudi Heinzelmann, CEO of Danzer Veneer Europe.

Rudi Heinzelmann,
CEO Danzer veneer europe

Born: 1960 in Reutlingen (Germany)
Nationality: German
Background: Trade and technical wood merchant (HTR Rosenheim)

At Danzer since 1984

Portrait of Eckart Schmitt, VP Corporate Development at Danzer.

Eckart Schmitt,
VP Corporate development

Born: 1965 in Trier (Germany)
Nationality: German
Background:  MBA, PhD


At Danzer since 2009

Portrait of Dan Sullivan, President of Danzer Veneer Americas.

Dan Sullivan,
PRESIDENT Danzer veneer americas

Born: 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
Nationality: American
Background: BS, MS


At Danzer since 2010