Christian Wichert appointed Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth
- Senior executive across industrial biotechnology and consumer markets with strong expertise in commercialization joins AMSilk as the Company advances from development through scale-up to market growth
- The announcement follows the launch of biotech silk protein yarns in Balenciaga Spring 2026 collection
Neuried, Germany, June 17, 2026 – AMSilk GmbH (“AMSilk”), a global leader in advanced biomaterials made from silk proteins, today announces the appointment of Christian Wichert as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1 June. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in AMSilk’s journey, as the Company advances from development through scale-up to commercialization.

