Patrick Wiedemann is heading the RLG Group with its global subsidiaries as the CEO since January 2012. The industrial engineering graduate joined RLG initially as Chief Financial Officer in June 2010. Since RLG became part of the Reconomy Group, Patrick Wiedemann has also taken over the role as the CEO of the Reconomy Comply Division, covering the Reconomy Group companies Valpak and Noventiz, beside RLG.
At RLG, he has formed the Group into its present structure as an innovative solution provider for reverse processes along the whole product lifecycle. While expanding RLG’s core businesses in Europe, he grew the presence of the Group in the US and was opening new markets in Latin America, China, India, Asia Pacific and recently Canada. With this RLG transformed into a leading global player in its markets while being further positioned as an enabler for Circular Economy Solutions for influential organizations and governments.
Before joining RLG, Patrick Wiedemann was in the position as CFO at Data Modul AG with additional responsibility for international business for over 10 years. At the beginning of his career, he held various positions in Finance and Controlling within the Hilti Group in Germany and China. Mr. Wiedemann holds a diploma of Industrial Engineering and Business Administration from the München University of Applied Sciences.