Change at the top: Paulo Soares takes over sausages at Schildauer

Change at the top: Paulo Soares takes over sausages at Schildauer

Schildau makes headlines! After almost 20 years at the head of Schildauer Fleisch- und Wurstwaren GmbH, Wilfried Naumann is retiring. The 67-year-old, who decisively shaped the company, hands over the scepter to Paulo Soares, who was introduced to the employees on Monday. Soares, 53, brings a breath of fresh air and more than 15 years of experience in the food industry - a combination that ensures exciting changes!

"With Paulo Soares we win an experienced and visionary leader," enthuses partner Franz Josef Gausepohl. Soares is proud to be part of the traditional “Schildauer” brand and has big plans: he wants the excellent quality of the products that recently received six gold medals in DLG award, but also set new standards.

The new boss with a unique background

Paulo Soares, with Portuguese roots, has an impressive career. After starting in Portugal in the food industry, he returned to Germany to lead the skill of Schildauer here. In addition, Naumann, who moves to the advisory board on January 1, 2025, will support the new leadership. "I am grateful for the possibilities that were given to me," explains Naumann and looks optimistically into the future of the company.

Despite severe cancer and the challenges of chemotherapy, Naumann maintained contact with his company. "The disease taught me that there are more important things in life - namely life itself," says the recent. While Soares takes over the business, Naumann ensures that the course is set for future investments. Half a million euros will flow into new technology to further strengthen the company.