Roßdorf, 1 June 2026 – EnviroChemie GmbH has expanded its Management Board with the appointment of Dr Robert Lutze and Ulrich Böhm as Managing Directors, effective 1 June 2026. Together with Dr Jörg Krause, Spokesman of the Management Board, and Stefan Letschert, CFO, they will drive the strategic and operational development of the water and wastewater specialist.
As Managing Director, Dr Robert Lutze will be responsible for the Plant Engineering division, encompassing Sales & Process Design as well as Project Execution. Ulrich Böhm will assume responsibility for the Services division, including the Product & Service Solutions business areas.
"By appointing Dr Robert Lutze and Ulrich Böhm, we are strengthening our Management Board with two highly respected leaders from within our own organisation. Both have an in-depth understanding of our customers, our markets and our corporate culture, and have played a significant role in shaping EnviroChemie’s successful development over many years. Their expertise, leadership skills and entrepreneurial mindset will provide valuable impetus for the continued growth of our company," says Dr Jörg Krause, Spokesman of the Management Board of EnviroChemie.
"The demands placed on sustainable and economically viable industrial water management continue to grow. By expanding our Management Board, we are creating the conditions necessary to support our customers with innovative solutions, strong execution capabilities and excellent services, while further strengthening our position in the market."
Extensive Experience and Technical Expertise
Dr Robert Lutze (44) has been closely associated with EnviroChemie’s development for many years. Following his studies in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin and the University of Calgary, he joined EnviroChemie in 2008 as a Project Engineer in the Research & Development department. After completing his doctorate at TU Darmstadt, he returned to the company in 2019, initially taking on responsibilities in Process Engineering before assuming leadership of the department in 2021. Since January 2024, he has jointly led the Sales & Process Design division together with Dennis Wiedenhaus, playing a key role in its successful development.
Successful Expansion of the Services Business
Ulrich Böhm (44) also brings many years of leadership experience within EnviroChemie. Following his studies at Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg and Durham Business School, he gained experience with a major energy supplier, focusing on the acquisition and management of complex service projects. He joined EnviroChemie in 2015 as Project Manager for Plant Operations & Contracting. In 2020, he was appointed Head of Department, followed by his promotion to Division Manager in 2022. Most recently, together with Sevki Baskalfa, he successfully expanded the company’s services business within the Product & Service Solutions division.
Thanks to Peter Leyendecker
As part of the reorganisation, Peter Leyendecker will step down from the Management Board of EnviroChemie GmbH effective 1 June 2026. Going forward, he will focus on the further development of the process water treatment business segment in his roles as Managing Director of EnviroFALK Prozesswasser-Technik GmbH and EnviroFALK Wassertechnologie GmbH, as well as Chairman of the Shareholders’ Committee of EnviroFALK PharmaWaterSystems.
"Peter Leyendecker has played a decisive role in shaping EnviroChemie’s development over the past 15 years and has set important strategic directions for the company’s growth and successful market positioning. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for his outstanding commitment and contribution. As a member of the EnviroWater Group Board, he will remain closely connected to our organisation. We look forward to continuing our successful collaboration within the EnviroWater Group in the years ahead," says Dr Jörg Krause.
