Wacker Neuson SE has announced a significant change in its Executive Board. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Christoph Burkhard will step down from the company's Executive Board by mutual agreement effective August 31, 2026, after more than five years of service. The announcement was made by the company on July 20, 2026.
Hans Neunteufel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wacker Neuson SE, expressed gratitude for Burkhard's contributions. "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. We wish Mr. Burkhard all the best and continued success in his future professional and personal endeavors," Neunteufel said.
Reinhard Frisch, currently Commercial Managing Director of Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH & Co. KG in Reichertshofen, will assume the role of CFO effective September 1, 2026. 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 extensive international experience is seen as a key asset for the company's future financial leadership.
"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," Neunteufel commented.
The Wacker Neuson Group is an international network of companies, employing around 5,800 people worldwide. In the fiscal year 2025, the revenue was approximately EUR 2.2 billion. As a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment, the Group offers a broad portfolio of products, a wide range of services, and an efficient spare parts supply. The company serves professional users in construction, gardening, landscaping, agriculture, municipal bodies, and industries such as recycling and rail transport. The brands Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar belong to the Group.
Wacker Neuson SE shares are listed on the regulated Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000WACK012, WKN: WACK01) and are member of the SDAX. For press images relating to the Wacker Neuson Group, please see https://wackerneusongroup.com/en/press.
This leadership transition comes at a time when the company continues to strengthen its financial and operational structures. The appointment of an internal candidate like Frisch underscores the company's commitment to continuity and leveraging internal talent. The change is effective from September 1, 2026, ensuring a smooth handover of responsibilities.
