Christian Terfloth Retires from Jowat
Dr. Christian Terfloth has retired after more than three decades with adhesive provider Jowat and more than 20 years on its board of directors.
“Throughout more than two decades on the board of directors, Dr. Christian Terfloth not only created stability, but also established forward-looking structures — from strategic R&D initiatives and an active focus on anticipating future development to a leadership approach grounded in shared responsibility. His contributions reflect the attributes that make hidden champions strong: Deep knowledge of their own business, clear strategic direction, and a lived commitment to the long term. We thank him for his extraordinary dedication and wish him all the very best in this new chapter of life,” said longtime fellow board of director members Ralf Nitschke and Klaus Kullmann.
Terfloth began his career at Jowat in 1995 as executive assistant to the board of directors. Within a few years, he took on leadership of Research & Development, which he modernized and aligned internationally. In 2003, he was appointed to the board of directors, assuming responsibility for research and development, technical support and service, purchasing, and management systems.
His professional contributions extended beyond the company itself. He served for more than two decades on the Technical Board of the German Adhesives Association IVK, held a teaching role at the OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and has been a member of the Advisory Board of the Schomburg Group since 2017.
Reflecting on his career, Dr. Terfloth expresses appreciation: “After more than 30 years at Jowat, I feel the time is right to step aside. I extend my best wishes to my successor, Dr. Olaf Meincke, both personally and for continued success at Jowat SE.”
The transition has been in preparations for months. On January 1, 2026, Meincke was appointed to the board of Directors and assumed responsibility for research and development and research services. With Terfloth’s retirement, the remaining functions under his leadership — technical support and service, purchasing, and management systems — will be transferred to his colleagues on the board of directors.
Additional information about Jowat is available at jowat.com.
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