As Lindemann Metal Recycling enters its next chapter as a reinvigorated technology leader and premium player in the global metal recycling market, outgoing CEO Carl Gustaf G枚ransson completes a three-year tenure defined by transformation, resilience and renewed momentum.
G枚ransson joined Lindemann at a defining moment in the company鈥檚 history, following its carve-out from Metso and during a period of significant change for both the business and the wider metal recycling industry. Over the past three years, he has guided the company into its new independent era, supported its rebranding and led the organisation through turbulent economic conditions. Throughout that time, he has maintained a clear focus on customers, innovation and operational progress.
That customer focus will remain central under incoming CEO Rudolf Riedel. With more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in technology-driven industrial and capital equipment businesses, Riedel brings a strong understanding of the demands facing customers in complex industrial markets. His priority will be to build on Lindemann鈥檚 progress by working closely with customers, strengthening long-term partnerships and ensuring the company continues to deliver the technology, service and support they need to succeed.
Under G枚ransson鈥檚 three year tenure as CEO, Lindemann has strengthened its position as a technology leader and premium player in the global metal recycling market. The company has enhanced its shredder solution offering, rebuilt its aftermarket commercial discipline, deepened relationships with customers and launched a new portfolio of mid-size products, creating a stronger platform for profitable growth. Today, with its advanced metal recycling technologies, Lindemann is helping to drive the green steel transformation. By enabling recyclers to deliver cleaner, purer scrap that meets the highest industry standards, it is reinforcing its position as a technology leader and premium player in the global metal recycling market.
G枚ransson now hands over a reinvigorated business with renewed confidence, sharper commercial focus and a clear direction for the future. 鈥淐arl Gustaf has led Lindemann through an important transitional period with commitment, energy and clarity,鈥� said Dan Josefsberg, Operating Partner of Lindemann鈥檚 new owners Mimir. 鈥淗e joined the business at a time of considerable change and leaves behind a company that is stronger, more focused and well positioned for the next stage of its journey. We would like to thank him sincerely for everything he has contributed to Lindemann and wish him every success in his next chapter.鈥�
Effective 1 July 2026, Rudolf Riedel will assume the role of CEO of Lindemann Metal Recycling. A mechanical engineer by training, he has held CEO and Managing Director roles across several mid-sized German industrial groups, leading businesses through transformation, growth and international expansion. This combination of industrial experience, operational leadership and customer understanding makes him well positioned to drive Lindemann forward in delivering long-term customer value.
鈥淩udolf brings the experience, industrial knowledge and leadership qualities Lindemann needs as it builds on the progress of recent years,鈥� said Dan Josefsberg of Mimir. 鈥淐arl Gustaf hands over the company to an extremely safe pair of hands, and we are delighted to welcome Rudolf as Lindemann moves into its next phase.鈥�
G枚ransson will support Riedel through the transition period to ensure continuity for employees, customers and partners. Speaking about his time at Lindemann, Carl Gustaf G枚ransson said: 鈥淚t has been a pleasure to lead Lindemann over the past three years and to work alongside such passionate and dedicated colleagues. Together, we have navigated a challenging period for the industry, strengthened our offering and laid the foundations for the company鈥檚 future. I am proud of what the team has achieved and confident that Lindemann is well positioned for continued success under Rudolf鈥檚 leadership.鈥�