Wacker Neuson Announces CFO Change: Christoph Burkhard to Step Down, Reinhard Frisch Appointed Successor

Wacker Neuson SE announced a change in its Executive Board leadership. Christoph Burkhard, who has served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for more than five years, will step down from the company's Executive Board by mutual agreement effective August 31, 2026. The decision comes after a period of successful collaboration, during which Burkhard contributed to the sustainable development of the company's structures and organization.

Hans Neunteufel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wacker Neuson SE, expressed gratitude for Burkhard's service, stating: "We would like to thank Mr. Burkhard for the excellent cooperation and for his valuable contributions to the sustainable development of the Company's structures and organization. We wish Mr. Burkhard all the best and continued success in his future professional and personal endeavors."

Effective September 1, 2026, Reinhard Frisch will assume the role of CFO. Frisch, currently Commercial Managing Director of Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG in Reichertshofen, has been with the Wacker Neuson Group since 2004 and has held various leadership positions in Germany and abroad, including serving as CFO of Wacker Neuson North America. His extensive international experience within the organization is seen as a key asset for the role. Neunteufel commented: "We are pleased that, with Mr. Frisch, we have been able to appoint an executive with extensive international experience from within our own organization to this important position."

The Wacker Neuson Group, an international network of companies employing around 5,800 people worldwide, reported revenue of approximately EUR 2.2 billion in fiscal year 2025. As a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment, the Group offers a broad portfolio of products, services, and spare parts supply. Its brands include Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, serving professional users in construction, gardening, landscaping, agriculture, municipal bodies, and industries such as recycling and rail transport. Wacker Neuson SE shares are listed on the regulated Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000WACK012, WKN: WACK01) and are part of the SDAX. For more information about the Group, visit https://wackerneusongroup.com/en/press.