September 7, 2017 - Hamburg. Beiersdorf mourns Hans-Otto Wöbcke. The former CEO and long-time member of the Supervisory Board of Beiersdorf AG died on September 3, 2017, at the age of 87 in Hamburg.

Hans-Otto Wöbcke played a significant role in shaping the development of Beiersdorf for over 30 years. After he started at the company in 1971, he became a member of the Board in 1974 and CEO in 1989. After he retired from the Board in 1994, he was a member of the Supervisory Board of Beiersdorf AG for ten more years.

'In Hans-Otto Wöbcke, Beiersdorf is not just losing an important figure, but also a special human who with passion, vision and energy set the right course for the successful development of the company,' said Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Reinhard Pöllath.

'Throughout his life Hans-Otto Wöbcke was closely connected to Beiersdorf. He recognized the great potential of our NIVEA brand and began its successful expansion into an umbrella brand. For this he deserves our sincere thanks and recognition. Our sympathies and condolences go out to his family', said CEO of Beiersdorf AG, Stefan F. Heidenreich.

Hans-Otto Wöbcke has earned great merit for his extraordinary commitment for the company. All Beiersdorf employees will keep him in good memory.

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