Gallus names interim CEO as Heidelberg label unit reshuffles leadership

Gallus Group, the label-printing technology subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen, has changed its top leadership. Chief executive Dario Urbanati steps down on 1 November 2026 to become president of the board of Gallus Ferd. Rueesch AG from 1 January 2027, with chief financial officer Michael Bsirske taking over as interim CEO. Uwe Boerner becomes head of global sales effective 1 October 2026, succeeding Thomas Schweizer, who leaves the company.

Why this mattersLabel converters buying Gallus presses face an interim chief executive from 1 November and a new global sales head from 1 October.

• Dario Urbanati steps down as Gallus CEO on 1 November 2026
• Urbanati becomes president of the board of Gallus Ferd. Rueesch AG from 1 January 2027
• CFO Michael Bsirske becomes interim CEO of Gallus
• Uwe Boerner appointed head of global sales effective 1 October 2026, succeeding Thomas Schweizer
• Gallus is a label-printing technology subsidiary of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG

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