Wienerberger Appoints Dagmar Steinert as CFO, Gerhard Hanke to Become COO for Central & Eastern Europe

Wienerberger Appoints Dagmar Steinert as CFO, Gerhard Hanke to Become COO for Central & Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has appointed Dagmar Steinert as its new CFO, effective March 1, 2025. She succeeds Gerhard Hanke, who will transition to the role of COO for Central and Eastern Europe. Steinert brings decades of financial leadership experience and is poised to help guide the company’s continued growth. The appointment follows a structured succession planning process aimed at further strengthening Wienerberger’s leadership team.

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 22-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger AG has announced the appointment of Dagmar Steinert as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 1, 2025, succeeding Gerhard Hanke. Hanke, who will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Central and Eastern Europe, is stepping into this position following the resignation of Solveig Menard-Galli, who will leave the company at the end of 2024.

This transition comes at a pivotal time for Wienerberger, as the Central & Eastern European region presents significant growth opportunities. Gerhard Hanke, having successfully led Wienerberger’s financial operations as CFO over the past four years, is now poised to apply his deep operational expertise to the role of COO in this critical region. Meanwhile, Dagmar Steinert’s appointment as CFO ensures continuity in the company’s financial leadership, with a focus on strengthening financial market access and advancing the company’s digitalization and procurement strategies.

Dagmar Steinert, 60, brings over two decades of experience in senior financial roles, having previously worked at companies such as Rheinmetall and FUCHS. At FUCHS, she served as CFO for nearly a decade, overseeing significant mergers and acquisitions, as well as spearheading IT transformation efforts. Steinert also held the role of CFO at Rheinmetall, where she played a key role in transforming financial operations. Known for her leadership and extensive understanding of markets and investor relations, she is highly regarded for driving organizational change and financial growth.

Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, expressed his gratitude for Gerhard Hanke’s achievements: “Gerhard Hanke’s leadership as CFO has been instrumental in ensuring Wienerberger’s sustained growth and strengthening our position in the capital markets. The Central & Eastern European business, now positioned as a key growth driver, is in expert hands with him.” Steiner also highlighted Steinert’s qualifications for the role: “With Dagmar Steinert, we gain a seasoned finance leader with a proven track record in transforming large corporations. She will be a strong addition to our Executive Board, helping to continue Wienerberger’s value-driven growth strategy.”

Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger, shared his enthusiasm about Steinert’s appointment: “I am thrilled to welcome Dagmar Steinert to our Executive Board. Her expertise will help drive forward our strategic goals and enhance the company’s long-term sustainability. With this strengthened leadership team, we will continue to advance Wienerberger’s growth trajectory.”

The decision to appoint Steinert followed a comprehensive succession planning process, ensuring that Wienerberger’s leadership team remains robust and well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Media Contacts:

Claudia Hajdinyak
Head of Corporate Communications
Wienerberger AG
+43 664 8283183
claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com

Therese Jandér
SVP Investor Relations
Wienerberger AG
+43 1 60192 10221
investor@wienerberger.com

SOURCE: Wienerberger AG