He will officially assume the position effective January 1, 2026.
IMCD N.V. today announced the appointment of Christoph Garbotz as Managing Director for Germany and responsible for the management of the Germany, Austria, Southeast Europe and Switzerland region. He will step into the role on 1 January 2026, replacing Lars Wallstein who is leaving the company.
Christoph joined IMCD in 2020 as Business Unit Manager for Pharmaceuticals, Beauty & Personal Care, and Home Care & I&I in Germany. In 2022, he became Managing Director of IMCD Switzerland, successfully integrating DCS Pharma and strengthening IMCD’s market position. Most recently, he served as Director Principal Management for the Pharmaceuticals Business Group.
His appointment reflects IMCD’s commitment to organic growth, customer focus, and strong supplier partnerships.