EOL Group Restructures Leadership

The EOL Group is restructuring its executive leadership team. Effective April 1, 2026, Roger Schmidt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Sebastian Jost, who will transition into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and take responsibility for the company’s operational business.

With Roger Schmidt, the EOL Group gains a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive expertise in transformation, business development, and international expansion. Most recently, he worked as an independent interim executive and brings over 30 years of experience in the global machinery and plant engineering industry. He also contributes deep industry knowledge and a proven track record in executing internationalization strategies, including global business unit development and cross-location operations management.

By introducing the new COO position, the EOL Group is strengthening its strategic development while enhancing its operational performance. For customers, this will lead to more efficient processes, faster execution, and a consistent focus on high-quality project delivery.

Sebastian Jost, EOL Group COOEOL Packaging Experts GmbHSebastian Jost, who previously led the company as CEO, has long been recognized as a specialist in operational excellence. In his new role as COO, he will apply his expertise more directly where it will deliver the greatest value to customers — optimizing workflows, ensuring smooth production processes, and further improving reliability and on-time delivery.

With this new leadership structure, the EOL Group is responding to increasing operational complexity while also creating the conditions to drive strategic growth initiatives with greater focus.

This realignment lays the foundation for consistently advancing the EOL Group’s growth and internationalization strategy, while sustainably strengthening its operational capabilities.

The EOL Group is restructuring its executive leadership team. Effective April 1, 2026, Roger Schmidt has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Sebastian Jost, who will transition into the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and take responsibility for the company’s operational business.

With Roger Schmidt, the EOL Group gains a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive expertise in transformation, business development, and international expansion. Most recently, he worked as an independent interim executive and brings over 30 years of experience in the global machinery and plant engineering industry. He also contributes deep industry knowledge and a proven track record in executing internationalization strategies, including global business unit development and cross-location operations management.

By introducing the new COO position, the EOL Group is strengthening its strategic development while enhancing its operational performance. For customers, this will lead to more efficient processes, faster execution, and a consistent focus on high-quality project delivery.

Sebastian Jost, EOL Group COOEOL Packaging Experts GmbHSebastian Jost, who previously led the company as CEO, has long been recognized as a specialist in operational excellence. In his new role as COO, he will apply his expertise more directly where it will deliver the greatest value to customers — optimizing workflows, ensuring smooth production processes, and further improving reliability and on-time delivery.

With this new leadership structure, the EOL Group is responding to increasing operational complexity while also creating the conditions to drive strategic growth initiatives with greater focus.

This realignment lays the foundation for consistently advancing the EOL Group’s growth and internationalization strategy, while sustainably strengthening its operational capabilities.