Voith Group Appoints Dirk Hoke as Incoming CEO to Lead Global Growth

Voith Group Appoints Dirk Hoke as Incoming CEO to Lead Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Dirk Hoke has been appointed as the new CEO of Voith Group, effective by April 1, 2025. Hoke brings 30 years of leadership experience in industries such as aviation, automotive, and technology, including roles at Siemens and Airbus Defense and Space. He will succeed Dr. Toralf Haag, who stepped down in August 2024. Until Hoke assumes the role, Andreas Endters will serve as interim CEO. Hoke’s appointment is expected to strengthen Voith’s global presence and drive future growth and innovation.

(PRESS RELEASE) HEIDENHEIM, 14-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Voith Group has announced the appointment of Dirk Hoke as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective no later than April 1, 2025. Hoke, who brings 30 years of leadership experience across various industries including aviation, automotive, and technology, will succeed Dr. Toralf Haag, who stepped down from the role on August 31, 2024.

Hoke’s extensive career includes leadership roles at Siemens and Airbus Defense and Space, and most recently, as CEO of Volocopter GmbH. His focus on digitalization and global business development will be key in driving Voith’s continued growth and innovation.

Until Hoke takes over, Andreas Endters, CEO of Voith Paper, will serve as interim CEO of the Voith Group. Prof. Dr. Siegfried Russwurm, Chairman of Voith’s Supervisory Board, expressed confidence in Hoke’s ability to lead the company toward a future of increased profitability and technological advancement.

Hoke’s appointment marks a strategic move for Voith as it aims to strengthen its global leadership in technology and innovation.

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

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SOURCE: Voith GmbH