Pierre Bilgeri to Become the New CEO at WINTERSTEIGER

WINTERSTEIGER is banking on international expertise: In November, Pierre Bilgeri—a manager with global leadership experience—will take over as CEO of the globally active machinery and plant engineering manufacturer based in Upper Austria.

Effective November 1, Pierre Bilgeri will become the new CEO of WINTERSTEIGER Holding AG. He will assume the dual role of CEO and CFO. His predecessor, Dr. Florestan von Boxberg, will move to the Supervisory Board as Vice Chairman in December. Thomas Fürkötter will remain CTO and CIO of the group, which has approximately 1,200 employees worldwide and generates revenue of just under 250 million euros.

“I am very much looking forward to my new responsibilities at WINTERSTEIGER. I have been impressed by the pioneering spirit, the innovative strength, and, above all, the tremendous dedication of the workforce,” said Pierre Bilgeri in an initial statement. “Together, we will tackle the current challenges in the global market and successfully shape the next steps in our development.”