'With Marco Altherr, we are gaining a highly qualified financial expert who will strategically support our company during a crucial growth phase,' says Dennis Ziehl, chairman of the supervisory board at Ziehl-Abegg. 'His experience in international industrial companies will be of great value to us.'

Born in 1974, Altherr brings extensive expertise in financial management. Following a banking apprenticeship and a degree in business administration, he held senior financial positions at renowned companies. Since 2011, he has been part of the Freudenberg Group, where he most recently served as CFO of Freudenberg Performance Materials, overseeing all financial matters. Previous positions at Manroland and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen further complement his professional profile.

Ziehl-Abegg is currently experiencing a phase of strong expansion, with investments in new production facilities, including a major project in the USA. 'We are consciously embracing the challenges of the future and focusing on sustainable growth,' explains Ziehl. 'For this, we need experienced leaders who can implement long-term strategies with financial foresight.'

Altherr will join the executive team alongside Joachim Ley (CEO) and Wolfgang Mayer (CTO). In addition to the traditional CFO responsibilities, he will also oversee IT and human resources.