thyssenkrupp Materials Services has appointed Heather Wijdekop as the new CEO of the Business Unit Processing, effective July 1, 2025. She will also lead the Operating Unit Processing North America, succeeding Norbert Goertz, who will continue as interim CFO of Business Unit Solutions and oversee Corporate Functions at the North America headquarters in Michigan.
Dr. Wijdekop brings over 20 years of international industry experience, including leadership roles at Tata Steel Europe and Corus Group. Most recently, she served as Director Commercial at Tata Steel IJmuiden, contributing significantly to sales growth and portfolio expansion.
North America remains a strategic growth region for thyssenkrupp, with 70% of its investment over the past five years focused in the region. The Business Unit Processing operates in both Europe and North America, providing customized flat-rolled metal processing and supply chain management, with a strong focus on the automotive sector.
CEO Ilse Henne welcomed Dr. Wijdekop to the leadership team, highlighting her customer focus, global experience, and alignment with the company’s materials-as-a-service strategy.
