Norbert Klapper

Chief Executive Officer at

Messer Cutting Systems, Inc.

63 year

26 connections

Producer Manufacturing

Industrial Services

Consumer Services

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Norbert Klapper currently works at Messer Cutting Systems, Inc., as Global Chief Executive Officer from 2025, Jacoby & Cie AG, as Director, and Swissmem, as Council Member.
Dr. Klapper also formerly worked at Rieter Holding AG, as Chief Executive Officer from 2019 to 2023, Rieter Management AG, as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2025, DIW Deutsche Industriewartung AG, as Chairman, Dürr AG, as Director from 2000 to 2005, Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG, as Executive Vice President from 2011 to 2013, Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG, as Member-Management Board from 2005 to 2010, and Arthur D.
Little (Schweiz) AG, as Partner from 1993 to 2000.
Dr. Klapper received his doctorate degree from Technische Universität München and undergraduate degree from Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Norbert Klapper active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Jacoby & Cie AG	Director/Board Member	-
Swissmem Swissmem Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as mechanical and engineering industry association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Specializes in cutting systems and related products and services	Chief Executive Officer	11/04/2025

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Former positions of Norbert Klapper

Companies	Position	End
Rieter Management AG Rieter Management AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2024
RIETER HOLDING AG	Chief Executive Officer	12/03/2023
Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures hydrodynamic drive, coupling and braking systems for road, rail and industrial applications	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2012
Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides technical services for industries	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2009
DIW Deutsche Industriewartung AG DIW Deutsche Industriewartung AG Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides technical services	Chairman	25/09/2008

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Private companies	12
Dürr AG Dürr AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Supplies products, systems and services for automobile manufacturing	Producer Manufacturing
Rieter Holding AG Rieter Holding AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures motor vehicle parts and textile machinery	Producer Manufacturing
DIW Deutsche Industriewartung AG DIW Deutsche Industriewartung AG Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides technical services	Industrial Services
Technische Universität München Technische Universität München Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Technische Universität Darmstadt Technische Universität Darmstadt Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures hydrodynamic drive, coupling and braking systems for road, rail and industrial applications	Producer Manufacturing
Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG Voith Industrial Services Holding GmbH & Co. KG Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides technical services for industries	Industrial Services
Arthur D. Little (Schweiz) AG Arthur D. Little (Schweiz) AG Part of Arthur D. Little, Inc., Arthur D. Little (Schweiz) AG is a management consulting firm that provides services across sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, consumer goods and retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial goods, private equity, public sector, telecommunications, and travel and transportation. The company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm offers expertise in areas including AI and digital, capital investment, change management, culture and leadership, human resources, IT, M&A and transaction services, operations, procurement, R&D, risk and resilience, sales and marketing, strategy, sustainability, and technology. Arthur D. Little (Schweiz assists clients with challenges related to growth, innovation, sustainability, and transformation, leveraging technologies such as AI, machine learning, robotics, IoT, and advanced analytics. The Swiss company supports the development of new products, business models, and digital ecosystems, operational efficiency, and organizational agility, with a focus on sustainability and ESG commitments. It operates through a network of experts and partners, providing industry insights and specialized platforms, and prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and career development.
Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Messer Cutting Systems, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Specializes in cutting systems and related products and services	Producer Manufacturing
Swissmem Swissmem Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as mechanical and engineering industry association	Commercial Services
Jacoby & Cie AG
Rieter Management AG Rieter Management AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns	Producer Manufacturing