Vetter Managing Director to Retire Following Over Three Decades of Service
Thomas Otto, Managing Director at the leading CDMO Vetter, will step down at the end of 2025 but will remain in an advisory role for the new production site development

Vetter, a globally leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has announced the retirement of its Managing Director, Thomas Otto, after more than 35 years with the company. Mr. Otto will officially step down from his position at the end of 2025.
Through his leadership and commitment, Mr. Otto has been instrumental in shaping the sustainable development and continued growth of the organization during his tenure.
During the transitional period, Mr. Otto will continue to serve in an advisory capacity, providing consultation on the planned development of a new production site in Germany.
The company has already prepared for the transition. Earlier in 2025, long-term experienced Vetter executives Henryk Badack, Titus Ottinger, and Carsten Press were appointed as Managing Directors to the Management Board. Their in-depth understanding of the company, its clientele, and the industry is expected to significantly contribute to Vetter’s sustainable future.
Senator h.c. Udo J. Vetter, Chairman of the Advisory Board and a member of the owner family, expressed gratitude for Mr. Otto’s contributions: “His contribution to Vetter’s development and internationalization is outstanding and deserves the highest recognition. For more than three decades, he was a reliable designer, initiator and bridge builder. On behalf of the Vetter family and the advisory board, I would like to thank him for his extraordinary commitment and lasting impact on our success story.”
Source: https://www.contractpharma.com/breaking-news/vetter-managing-director-to-retire/



