Thomas Klett joined the company in 1973 as a personally liable partner. With a doctorate in business administration, he took over the areas of finance and organisation. In 1995, he became a member of the Management Board and, from 1997 to 2006 and from 2007 to 2009, he was Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Ernst Klett AG as well as Chairman of the Family Council.
The Management Board and Supervisory Board of Ernst Klett Aktiengesellschaft, the Family Council of Klett Famlienkommanditgesellschaft and the employees of the Klett Group mourn his passing.