Carsten Diekmann

Geschäftsführer / Georg Utz AG

Bremgarten, Aargau, Switzerland

About

Experienced Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the packaging and plastic industry. Skilled in Logistics, Negotiation, Operations Management, Supply Chain Optimization and Sales Management. Strong business development professional with an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA HSG) focused in Business Administration and General Management from University of St.Gallen. Carsten Diekmann, Jahrgang 1969, ist in Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) aufgewachsen. Nach der technischen Berufsausbildung als Werkzeugmacher bei der Firma Miele, schloss er sein erstes Studium der Logistik als Dipl.-Ing. (FH) an der Hochschule OWL 1994 ab. Industrie- und Führungserfahrung sammelte er in verschiedenen Managementpositionen im In- und Ausland, davon u.a. 10 Jahre als Geschäftsführer in England (UK) bei der George Utz Ltd. Desweitern besitzt er von der Universität St. Gallen (HSG) das KMU Diplom und den Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA HSG). Er ist verheiratet und hat zwei Söhne. Lebt und arbeitet mit seiner Familie in der Schweiz und engagiert sich lokal und international für soziale Projekte. Ist Rotarier und Mitglied in universitätsnahen Organisationen in St. Gallen. Seit 2017 ist er Geschäftsführer der Georg Utz AG in Bremgarten / Aargau. Herzblut, Leidenschaft und Fachkompetenz sind für ihn wichtige Komponenten der täglichen Arbeit und Ausrichtung. Der Mensch steht bei ihm im Mittelpunkt, welcher ein gutes und erfolgreiches Team ausmacht.

Experience

  • Member Working Group PPWR at Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP)
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Our mission is to promote the use of reusable and returnable plastic packaging, resulting in the overall reduction of plastic waste through advocating for a fair regulatory framework for secondary packaging. The model envisioned by the RCTP is in line with the ambitions set out by the European Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan. It would enable the shift towards a more circular and sustainable economy by putting reusable products in the market with a 15-years long lifespan, after which they will be recycled with a  recycling rate of up to 90%. The RCTP is committed to: - Reduce packaging waste and carbon emission in the EU - Create resource-efficient and low-carbon supply chains - Enable a circular economy in the transport of secondary packaging - Promote the waste hierarchy i.e reuse over recycling

  • Managing Director / Geschäftsführer at Georg Utz AG, Schweiz
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

    The Utz group is an international company with numerous locations and offices around the world. Our aim is to develop and produce smart and sustainable returnable plastic products that help to optimise your logistic processes, using the techniques of thermoforming and injection moulding. As well as our standard products, which you can order directly from our online shop, we also design and produce products especially tailored to individual customer requirements.

  • Managing Director at George UTZ Ltd. (UK)
    2007 - 2017 · 10 yrs

    Privat owned, international Group in the scope of reusable polymeric material handling solution, containers, pallets and varies other MH solutions for logistics. www.utzgroup.com We are specialists for the development, manufacture and sales of plastic products. With our containers, pallets and technical parts made of plastic, we continuously set benchmarks and industrial standards. With production facilities in Switzerland, Germany, France, UK, Poland, the USA and China as well as with local agents in 32 other countries, we are always close to you!

  • Sales & Marketing Director at LINPAC Packaging
    2002 - 2007 · 5 yrs

    LINPAC Material Handling GmbH

  • Head of Logistic- and Packaging Planning at MöllerGroup GmbH
    1999 - 2002 · 3 yrs

    Möller Tech GmbH