Christoph von Nitzsch appointed new Sport Group CEO

Christoph von Nitzsch has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Sport Group. He replaces Frank Dittrich, who successfully led the company for a decade.

Under Frank Dittrich, the company strengthened and expanded its position on the world market, not least through international acquisitions. Sport Group’s brands including AstroTurf, Polytan and SynLawn are all among the world’s market leaders. Thanks to a fully integrated, global value chain, Sport Group is able to offer a level of quality, product customisation and innovation that is unmatched in the industry.

Frank Dittrich achieved a great deal with the Sport Group over the last ten years. Our aim is to continue building on this success story
— Christoph von Nitzsch, CEO, Sport Group

Christoph von Nitzsch has previously held top management positions in several multinational companies in a range of industries. He will lead Sport Group into its next phase of growth, which will be characterised by continued international expansion. Christoph von Nitzsch: “Frank Dittrich achieved a great deal with the Sport Group over the last ten years. Our aim is to continue building on this success story and I’m confident we’ll do that.”

Richard Tattershaw