Semperit
Johann Diwald has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Johann started their career as a Materials Manager at Reuters Financial Software in 1997 before moving on to become a Cost Accounting Manager at RHI AG in 1998. Diwald then joined Eybl International AG in 2001 as a Division Controller and later transitioned to the role of Financial Controller.
In 2003, Diwald returned to RHI AG and held several positions, including Project Manager for Financial Reporting, Head of Group Accounting & Transfer Price Monitoring, and Head of Controlling Division Raw Materials. In these roles, they leveraged IFRS to produce reports, developed financial control processes, and created efficient decision-making processes for newly restructured divisions.
Diwald joined SEMPETIT AG in 2012 as the Sector Controller Industrial, where they implemented business controlling for three segments and developed a sustainable strategy for the Semperflex segment. Johann was later promoted to Group Controller, where they were responsible for controlling and group reporting for all segments, as well as driving a finance transformation program. In 2017, Diwald took on the role of Finance Director for Semperform & Sempertrans, with global responsibility for finance-related areas and overseeing a restructuring program.
Overall, Johann Diwald's work experience demonstrates a strong background in financial management, controlling, and driving strategic initiatives in various industries.
Johann Diwald obtained their Master of Business Administration degree in Industrial Management / Information Management from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business) between the years 1990 and 1996.
Semperit
Semperit AG Holding is an Austria-based holding company engaged in the manufacturing of industrial rubber and plastic products. The Company operates in two sectors: Medical and Industrial. The Medical sector includes the Sempermed segment, which produces and sells gloves, including examination, protective and surgical gloves. The Industrial sector includes three segments: the Semperflex segment sells low-pressure and high-pressure hoses, which are reinforced with textiles (industrial hoses) or metal wires (hydraulic hoses); the Sempertrans segment focuses on the manufacturing and marketing of transport and conveyor belts, which are reinforced with either textile or steel carcasses, and the Semperform segment produces and markets molded and and extrusion products made of rubber and plastic. The Company has production facilities in over 15 countries on three continents, and maintains its own global distribution network with branches in Asia, Europe, the United States and Latin America.