From May 1, Arno Telkämper will take over the management of Pelikan’s Austrian subsidiary in conjunction with his role as head of Pelikan Marketing. In his new role Telkämper reports to Arno Alberty, Executive Vice President of Pelikan Europe.

Telkämper replaces 60-year-old Weggang von Björn Katerbau who leaves the company at the end of April.

Arno Telkämper commented: "I am glad to take on this new challenge to help achieve the demanding aims set through our future-oriented enterprise strategy for the famous Pelikan brand outside the borders of Germany."