Puratos Austria has a new CEO. As of June 1, 2026 , Katharina Ernst has taken over as Managing Director of the Austrian branch of the international specialist for bakery, confectionery, and chocolate products. With her extensive management experience, she is expected to further develop the company and strengthen its position in the Austrian market.

International management experience for the Austrian market

Katharina Ernst has extensive experience in international industrial and energy companies. Her areas of expertise include strategic organizational development, operational excellence, and supporting transformation processes. With this background, she assumes responsibility for the further development of Puratos Austria.

“For over a century, Puratos has stood for innovation, quality and collaborative partnerships. I look forward to continuing the successful development of Puratos Austria together with our dedicated team and to being a reliable partner for our customers in the future,” Katharina Ernst explained on the occasion of her appointment.

Focus on innovation and sustainability

Puratos Austria is part of the globally active Puratos Group, which develops innovative ingredients and solutions for the bakery, confectionery, and chocolate industries. The company intends to continue focusing on innovation, customer proximity, and sustainable business development, thereby actively shaping the Austrian food industry.

Active in more than 100 countries worldwide

The Puratos Group, headquartered in Belgium, is one of the world's leading suppliers of ingredients and solutions for the baking, confectionery, and chocolate industries. The company operates in more than 100 countries and supports its customers worldwide with a strong focus on quality, research, and sustainable innovation.