Jochen Wissgott Takes Over as Head of the Building Products Group at SKZ
Effective September 1, 2026, Jochen Wissgott assumed the role of Group Manager for Construction Products at the SKZ Plastics Center. With his many years of experience in quality management within the construction industry and his extensive expertise in inspection, testing, and product certification, he strengthens the company’s leadership capabilities in the field of construction products.
As of September 1, 2026, Jochen Wissgott is the head of the Building Products Group at SKZ. (Photo: Luca Hoffmannbeck, SKZ)
Strengthening Leadership Skills Through Decades of Expertise in Quality Assurance, Testing, and Certification
Jochen Wissgott has more than 20 years of professional experience in quality management within the construction industry. Throughout his career, he has held various positions in the areas of inspection, quality testing, testing laboratories, product certification, and quality management. In addition, he worked as a product auditor for many years and thus possesses extensive experience in the evaluation and monitoring of products, processes, and quality standards.
Thanks to his long-standing collaboration with manufacturers and certification bodies, Wissgott possesses extensive knowledge of the practical requirements as well as the legal and regulatory framework of the construction products industry. His technical expertise ranges from product development and quality assurance through testing and inspection to conformity assessment and certification.
In his new role as Group Leader for Construction Products, Jochen Wissgott will complement his previous responsibilities as Deputy Division Manager for Customer and Project Management. A particular focus will be on the further development of the division and on consistently aligning it with the requirements of the industry and the market.
Training the Next Generation of Skilled Workers
Even outside his professional duties, Wissgott is committed to vocational training and continuing education. As part of his volunteer work with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK), he contributes his many years of practical experience to the training of the next generation of skilled workers, thereby supporting the further development of professional standards.
“The quality of construction products and the industry’s requirements have always been my top priority. I look forward to working with my team to further develop the construction products division, expand existing expertise, and provide new impetus,” explains Jochen Wissgott.
With this appointment, the company is placing its trust in a leader with strong technical expertise, many years of industry experience, and a comprehensive understanding of quality and conformity assessment. At the same time, appointing someone from within the company’s own ranks strengthens the ongoing development of the Construction Products division.
