MAX Automation SE Announces Leadership Transition with Oliver Jaster Appointed Interim CEO

The Supervisory Board of MAX Automation SE has appointed Oliver Jaster as Managing Director and CEO, effective 1 April 2026. This leadership change comes as Dr. Ralf Guckert steps down from both the Managing Directorate and the Supervisory Board effective 31 March 2026, though he will remain within the MAX Automation Group as Chairman of the Management Board of Vecoplan AG, a subsidiary of MAX Automation SE. The transition marks a significant shift in the company's governance structure during what the Supervisory Board describes as a current phase requiring specific leadership qualities.

Oliver Jaster brings substantial institutional knowledge to the CEO role, having been a member of the Supervisory Board of MAX Automation SE since 2013, with a brief interruption, most recently serving as Deputy Chairman. His indirect ownership of approximately 66% of the Company's shares creates a unique alignment of interests between majority shareholder and operational leadership. The Supervisory Board expressed confidence that Jaster's in-depth knowledge of the Group and his close involvement with day-to-day operations – particularly as Chairman of the Presidential Committee – positions him ideally to lead the company forward. This appointment is particularly important as MAX Automation SE navigates its strategic direction as a medium-sized finance and investment company focused on managing and acquiring investments in growth and high cash flow companies operating in niche markets.

The interim nature of Jaster's appointment adds another layer of significance to this announcement. While he assumes the CEO role on 1 April 2026, the Supervisory Board is simultaneously working on a long-term succession solution, indicating that this leadership change represents both immediate stabilization and longer-term strategic planning. This dual approach suggests the company is balancing current operational needs with future governance requirements. The leadership transition occurs as MAX Automation SE maintains its position as a Prime Standard-listed company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2015, with portfolio companies serving various end industries including automotive, electronics, recycling, raw materials processing, packaging, and medical technology.

Investor relations contacts remain available through Marcel Neustock at [email protected], while media representatives can contact Susan Hoffmeister at CROSS ALLIANCE communication GmbH. Additional information about the company is available through its official website at https://www.maxautomation.com. The original announcement was published on https://www.newmediawire.com, providing the official context for these leadership changes that will shape the company's direction in the coming years.