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Group Executive Board

The Group Executive Board is led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and comprises seven members. These include the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Head of Corporate HR, Communications & ESG, the Head of Region Asia, and the three Head of Segments.

Members of the Group Executive Board (from left)

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  • With SFS since 2020
  • Swiss citizen, born 1970
Functions within the company

  • Member of the BoD of several SFS Group companies
  • Member of the Group Executive Committee since 2020
Other current activities and vested interests

  • Schneeberger Holding AG, member of the BoD since 2024

Qualifications

  • Senior Executive Program, London Business School 2017
  • Executive MBA Business Engineering, University of St. Gallen 2007
  • Economist SEBA, HWV Zürich 1994

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  • With SFS since 1992
  • Swiss citizen, born 1976

Functions within the company

  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) 2024–2025
  • Head of Division Distribution & Logistics Switzerland 2020–2024
  • Head of Business Unit Architectural Hardware 2018–2019
  • Head of Business Unit Central Logistics 2012–2018
  • Head of Quality Management 2006–2012

Other current activities and vested interests

  • Pestalozzi AG, member of the BoD since 2023
  • SWISSAVANT association, member of the BoD since 2020 and Vice Chair of the Board since 2024

Qualifications

  • Stanford Executive Program, Stanford University 2023
  • Diploma in logistics management, University of St. Gallen 2014
  • Training in antitrust law, University of Constance 2008
  • Diploma as a technical merchant 2004

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  • With SFS since 2010
  • German citizen, born 1969
Functions within the company

  • Member of the BoD of several SFS Group companies
  • Head of Division Construction 2023–2024
  • General Manager Construction Region North America, 2020–2023
  • General Manager Construction Region Europe Central/East, 2013–2020
  • General Manager Germany, 2010–2013
Qualifications

  • Standford Executive Program, Stanford University since 2023
  • MBA, TIAS School for Business Administration 2008
  • Diploma as a merchant, business administration, Saarland University 1997

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  • Head of Segment Engineered Components since 2014
  • With SFS since 1995
  • Swiss citizen, born 1972
Functions within the company

  • Member of the BoD of several SFS Group companies
  • Chief Operating Officer from 2014–2015
  • Head of Division Industrial 2012–2013
  • Technical Director SFS intec 2008–2013
  • Vice President of Manufacturing, SFS Group USA 2000–2008
  • Tool engineer 1995–2000

Other current activities and vested interests

  • SWISSMEM, member of the Board since 2024
  • Dätwyler Holding AG, member of the BoD since 2019

Qualifications

  • MBA, Cleveland State University 2007
  • Mechanical engineer, University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen 1996

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  • With SFS since 2015
  • Swiss citizen, born 1982
Functions within the company
  • Member of the BoD of several SFS Group companies
  • Head of Corporate Accounting 2023–2025
  • Head of Service Center Finance & Controlling Switzerland 2020–2025
  • Head of Tax, Legal & Compliance 2015–2022

Other current activities and vested interests

  • Alpha RHEINTAL Bank, member of the BoD since 2018

Qualifications

  • MBA Corporate Finance & Accounting, University of Liechtenstein, 2020
  • CAS Compliance Management, University of St. Gallen, 2016
  • Swiss Certified Tax Expert, 2010
  • Master of Arts in Legal Studies (lic.iur.), University of St. Gallen, 2006

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  • With SFS (Hoffmann) since 2004
  • German citizen, born 1977

Functions within the company

  • Member of the Management and the BoD of several SFS Group companies
  • Chief Executive Officer of Hoffmann SE since 2021
  • Head of Segment Distribution & Logistics 2024–2025
  • Head of Division Distribution & Logistics International 2022–2024
  • Director of Sales and Marketing and Spokesman of the Hoffmann Executive Board 2018–2021
  • Group Executive Sales and Marketing, Hoffmann 2015–2018
  • Group Executive Product Management and Purchasing, Hoffmann 2014–2015
  • Head of International Key Account Management, Hoffmann 2011–2013
  • Various management positions within Hoffmann 2004–2011
Other current activities and vested interests

  • Cordes & Graefe KG, member of the Advisory Forum since 2023

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration and Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Mannheim 2004
  • Diploma in Business Administration, Academy Ravensburg 2001

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  • With SFS since 1995
  • Swiss citizen, born 1979

Functions within the company

  • Head of Division Automotive 2024–2025
  • Head of Division Riveting 2019–2023
  • General Manager Division Automotive, SFS Group USA 2013–2019
  • Vice President of Manufacturing, SFS Group USA 2008–2013
Qualifications

  • Engineer in mechatronics, University of Applied Sciences St. Gallen 2003

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