Management Team



Helmut W. Schlieper, President of Synpart
Born in Bonn, Germany and graduated in Industrial Management. Founder of Synpart GmbH having previously worked for 12 years initially for Schiffer GmbH as Global Marketing and Export Manager and subsequently for Coronet GmbH, also a toothbrush manufacturer, in General Manager roles. Prior to this, and before a two year spell in Marbert (cosmetics) as Export Manager, he worked in the pharmaceutical industry for Gruenenthal for 2 years and for Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH for 10 years in General Management, selling and management training roles.


Stefan Panne, European G.M. / M.D. Synpart GmbH
Stefan joined Synpart GmbH in May 2009. As a graduate in Business Management he started his career 1996 with Seidel GmbH, a leading manufacturer of premium cosmetic packaging, by setting up and running the US sales division based in New York City as Manager- and Director Customer Relations. Stefan entered  the Oral Care business in 2000 as Director Marketing & Sales Private Label at M+C Schiffer GmbH and brings extensive market knowledge and valuable experience to the Synpart team.


Shakil Lalani, European Operations Manager
Shakil joined Synpart Limited (formerly Westone Products) in 1999 having graduated with a Business Degree specializing in Operations Management. Shakil has come through the ranks at Synpart and is today responsible for Synpart’s European supply chain functions. From Nov 2008 to July 2010 Shakil worked in China contributing to the start up of Synpart’s new floss facility and also taking on the role as General Manager. In addition Shakil has played a key role in managing Synpart’s contract manufacturing customers.


Gerd Bröcker, Technical Director Europe
Born in Anhausen, Germany, Gerd is a graduated Mechanic Engineer. He specialised in injection moulding and process development. Gerd joined Synpart in 2004 having previously worked for Coronet for 3 years. Prior to this Gerd worked for Schiffer for 17 years. In both companies he had technical and development responsibilities.