Altherr Appointed New CEO at Ziehl-Abegg

Künzelsau, Germany-headquartered Ziehl-Abegg SE announced it has appointed Marco Altherr as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Ziehl-Abegg Supervisory Board Chairman Dennis Ziehl said Alterr is a “highly qualified financial expert who will strategically support our company during a crucial growth phase” that includes a major project in the U.S. Altherr joins Ziehl-Abegg with extensive financial experience. Following a banking apprenticeship and a degree in business administration, he held senior financial positions at well-known companies. Since 2011, Altherr has been part of the Freudenberg Group, where he most recently served and CFO of Freudenberg Performance Materials overseeing all financial matters. Previous positions with Manroland and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen further complement his professional profile. Also overseeing IT and human resources, Altherr joins the executive team alongside CEO Joachim Ley and Chief Technology Officer Wolfgang Mayer.