Sorin Timus previously ran the company, according to latest data.
Hageleit had worked for companies such as Beiersdorf (Nivea, Eucerin etc), as well for L’Oreal. Between 2007 and 2013, he had been general manager of Beiersdorf in Romania and Moldova, the same sources show.
According to the latest available data, in 2015, Hochland Romania posted a turnover of RON216 million, slightly lower than in 2014, a net profit of nearly RON20 million and had an average number of 312 employees. Its turnover placed it, in 2015, fifth among the largest players on the local dairy market, a ranking led by Albalact, Danone and FrieslandCampina.