In the course of the ongoing restructuring of the Webasto Group, the Supervisory Board and the previous CEO of Webasto SE, Dr. Holger Engelmann, have mutually agreed to fill the position of CEO with effect from March 17, 2025. The Supervisory Board has appointed Jörg Buchheim as the new CEO. Dr. Engelmann will leave the company on March 31, 2025.
Jörg Buchheim has a degree in electrical engineering and a proven track record in the transformation and realignment of international automotive suppliers. As CEO China & Asia at Hella, he significantly expanded the business, optimized the operating business and strengthened the market position in the region. As Group CEO & President of Inalfa Roof Systems, Buchheim led the company out of a crisis that threatened its existence and put it back on course for growth. Most recently, he led Kongsberg Automotive as Group CEO and implemented a comprehensive transformation program that led to operational improvements, a strategic realignment and a significant increase in order intake. (jr)
