German gelatine supplier Gelita has appointed Dr Franz Josef Konert to the position of chief executive officer.

He will assume his new role effective 4 January 2010. He has previously been general manager of Melitta Haushaltsprodukte.
Dr Axel Alber, Gelita’s present chief market officer, will leave his position at the end of the year. Konert will take over the tasks of this role alongside his CEO responsibilities.