The Supervisory Board of the Schwarzmüller Group is pleased to announce Georg Eckmair as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Managing Director.
The 41-year-old Upper Austrian has extensive international experience in management positions. Before joining the Schwarzmüller Group, he was VP Corporate Controlling at the Austrian fibre manufacturer Lenzing AG, where he was responsible for the Group's global steering mechanisms. Prior to that, he gained financial experience in various management positions at Siemens and NordLB in Germany and Singapore. In his new role, he will be responsible for Finance, Legal and Human Resources at the Schwarzmüller Group.
‘I am looking forward to further expanding the competitiveness of the Schwarzmüller Group together with the dedicated employees and the strategic partner Krone,’ explains Eckmair. ‘The innovative strength in the areas of sustainability and lightweight construction as well as the high quality standards for customised transport solutions have convinced me. In addition, the Group's existing production network offers a strong basis for future growth. ‘
The previous CFO Daniela Lorenzer has decided to leave the company at her own request after successful years in the management of the Schwarzmüller Group in order to pursue new professional goals.
About the Schwarzmüller Group
The Schwarzmüller Group, based in Freinberg (Austria), is one of the leading manufacturers of towed commercial vehicles in Europe. As an innovation and technology pioneer, the company offers customised transport solutions for demanding industries with its two brands Schwarzmüller and Hüffermann. Around 6,000 vehicles are manufactured annually at four production sites in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Hungary. With around 1,741 employees, Schwarzmüller is active in 21 European markets and generated a turnover of 336 million euros in 2024. Earnings improved despite a decline in sales. The Austrian premium manufacturer stands for maximum productivity, pioneering lightweight construction concepts and particularly close customer loyalty throughout the entire product life cycle.
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