The board of the Fritz Winter iron foundry has elected Gabi Wilwers as its new chief executive.
Wilwers will succeed Jürg Müller on 1 February.
In her new role, Wilwers will be responsible for finances and controlling. She will also be the central point of contact for banks, insurances and finance at Fritz Winter.
Wilwers brings extensive expertise and in-depth know-how to the position.
The fresh CEO has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector. Earlier, Wilwers held management positions at Ferrostaal, The Coatinc Company and Oventrop,
“We are convinced that together with her management colleagues, Ralf von Hörsten, Dr. Axel Drösser and Torsten Stein, and the entire team at Fritz Winter, she will successfully lead the company through the current challenges,” said Michael Goldbacher, the chairman of the supervisory board of Fritz Winter.
According to Fritz Winter, Jörg Müller is leaving the management at his own request.
“He has played a key role in shaping the strategic development of Fritz Winter and contributed to setting the future course within the company. We wish Jörg Müller all the best for the future, both personally and professionally,” Goldbacher said.
