Vectair Names Lipke Executive Board Chairman

MEMPHIS, TN -- In support of continued growth and strategic priorities, Vectair, a provider of aircare and hygiene solutions, has named former CEO Peter Lipke Executive Chairman of the Board.

Steve Schoembs, Vectair’s president, will assume the role of chief executive officer.

Lipke has served as CEO of Vectair since December 2020, guiding the company through a period of growth and transformation, including the notable acquisitions of Big D Industries and WizKid Products in 2025.

He has been instrumental in strengthening Vectair’s position in the global hygiene and aircare markets during the last five years. As executive chairman, he will continue to support Vectair’s strategic direction, M&A priorities, and long-term growth initiatives, while working closely with the executive leadership team.

“Vectair has great people, and a strong team culture that delivers innovation and commitment to the industry and our customers,” said Lipke. “There are significant opportunities ahead for our business. I’m proud of our 30-year history and what we have built the last five years and excited to continue supporting the company as executive chairman.”

He called Schoembs a proven leader with the right combination of strategic vision and operational discipline to lead Vectair going forward. “I have full confidence in him as our next CEO.”

Schoembs joined Vectair in October 2025 as President, leading its U.S. sales strategy. As CEO, he will lead Vectair’s global operations, customer strategy, and innovation roadmap, continuing the company’s focus on delivering high-performance fragrance and hygiene solutions across key markets.

Prior to joining Vectair, he served as the CEO of Royal Paper and held numerous roles during a nearly 20-year career at Procter & Gamble managing its largest categories and customer partnerships in the US and globally.

“I’m honored to step into the CEO role and lead Vectair forward,” said Schoembs. “We have a strong foundation, an outstanding team, and incredible partners around the world. I’m grateful to Peter for his leadership and support, and I’m excited to build on our momentum by continuing to invest in innovation, customer success, and operational excellence.”

Vectair is a provider of aircare and hygiene solutions, serving customers across a broad range of commercial environments. With a portfolio of innovative fragrance, dispensing, and hygiene technologies, Vectair helps enhance spaces and deliver consistent performance worldwide.

In 2025, Vectair acquired Big D Industries and WizKid Products, which expanded the company’s offering to include odor control products, urinal mats, and the patented Splash Hog vertical urinal screen.

Learn more at www.vectairsystems.com.