Pepijn Dinandt takes over from Steve Dryden, who announced he would be stepping down from the top job four months ago.
Dinandt took up the new role on 1 September. He has decades of experience across a wide range of businesses.
Last year activist investor Crystal Amber Fund had lobbied for Dinandt to be appointed as chairman of troubled UK security printer De La Rue, however its plans were thwarted by the PLC’s board.
Flint Group said its board was confident that Dinandt’s expertise would complement that of its existing executive team. The company hailed his knowledge, experience and ability to deliver “outstanding results for shareholders”.
“Furthermore, he has a proven track record in guiding companies through financial restructuring,” Flint stated.
Dinandt said he was eager to embrace his new role at the business, which had sales of €1.5bn (£1.26bn) last year and employs around 5,000 people across its global operations that include digital press manufacturer Xeikon.
“I plan to engage with our global team to fortify Flint Group’s position as a forward-thinking leader, ready to drive the industry towards a sustainable and successful future,” he said.
“Flint Group is not only a developer of inks and coatings for all printing processes and substrates but also delivers a unique service offering and digital press technology. Importantly, the company has made significant strides in addressing critical issues such as sustainability and circularity, organisational resilience, and regulatory compliance.”
Dinandt said that in his new role he would be committed to advancing the firm’s efforts, “ensuring Flint Group continues to lead the industry in sustainable innovation, service, and solutions”.
Alongside his lengthy business career Dinandt has also co-authored a book Business Leadership Under Fire: Nine Steps to Rescue and Transform Organizations, written together with former British Army colonel Richard Westley.
Earlier this year Flint Group also appointed a dedicated CEO for its Publications division.
Heiner Klokkers joined from German ink maker Hubergroup, where he had been chairman of its management board.
