Wacker Neuson SE, a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment, announced a change in its Executive Board on July 20, 2026. Christoph Burkhard, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will step down by mutual agreement effective August 31, 2026, after more than five years of service. Reinhard Frisch, currently Commercial Managing Director of Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG, will assume the CFO role on September 1, 2026.
Hans Neunteufel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, thanked Burkhard for his contributions, 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." Neunteufel also highlighted the value of Frisch's internal promotion: "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."
Frisch 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 international experience is seen as a key asset for the company's continued growth. The Wacker Neuson Group employs around 5,800 people worldwide and reported revenue of approximately EUR 2.2 billion in fiscal year 2025. It operates under brands including Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, serving professional users in construction, gardening, landscaping, agriculture, municipal bodies, and industries such as recycling and rail transport. Its shares are listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and are part of the SDAX.
This leadership transition comes as the company navigates a dynamic global market. The appointment of a seasoned insider like Frisch suggests a focus on maintaining strategic direction and operational stability. For more information about the Wacker Neuson Group, visit https://www.wackerneusongroup.com. Press images are available at https://wackerneusongroup.com/en/press.
