FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft, a provider of display technology and power supply solutions, has appointed Yannick Moyles-Johnson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective no later than November 1, 2026. The appointment, announced by the Supervisory Board on July 27, 2026, implements a long-term succession plan for the finance division. Moyles-Johnson will succeed Henrik Christiansen, who has served as interim CFO since November 2025 and as a Management Board member since February 2026, and will remain with the company to ensure a smooth transition.
Moyles-Johnson, 41, holds a master’s degree in business administration (M.Sc. in Business Administration / MBA) and brings over 15 years of international leadership experience in technology-oriented industrial companies. He previously served as CFO and Commercial Managing Director of ProMik Holding GmbH, a portfolio company of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, and held leadership roles at Brockhaus Technologies AG, VIA Optronics AG, and the Brose Group. His expertise includes managing international research and production sites, optimizing financial and business processes, and implementing transformation and efficiency programs.
“With the appointment of 41-year-old Yannick Moyles-Johnson, FORTEC is bringing on board a leader who combines international cultural and management experience with a long-term vision for the Group’s future development,” said Christoph Schubert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. “His more than 15 years of experience in technology-oriented industrial companies, as well as his track record of success in transformation and efficiency programs, make him the ideal candidate to lead the company’s next stages of development. Together with fellow board member Michael Spatny, he will focus on improving profitability, strengthening the market position, and tapping into additional growth opportunities, while driving the strategic development of the FORTEC Group forward.”
Moyles-Johnson expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “I am very pleased to have been appointed to the Management Board of the publicly listed FORTEC Group. I view the innovative product portfolio, the company’s international presence, and the opportunities to both streamline the company’s operations and successfully implement its long-term growth strategy as an exciting challenge.”
The Supervisory Board also thanked Henrik Christiansen for his successful work as interim CFO and Management Board member. Together with COO Michael Spatny, Christiansen initiated important measures to stabilize operations and restore the company’s competitive strength. FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft, based in Germering, Germany, was founded in 1984 and operates subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, and the Netherlands. The company focuses on display technology and power supplies, offering standard solutions, customer-specific developments, and complete system developments. More information is available at www.fortecag.de.
For HR vendors, this appointment signals FORTEC's commitment to long-term financial stability and operational efficiency, potentially leading to increased investment in HR technology and talent management solutions to support its growth strategy. The emphasis on transformation and efficiency programs may create opportunities for vendors offering workforce optimization, performance management, and financial planning tools.
