Wacker Neuson SE announced a change in its Executive Board, with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Christoph Burkhard stepping down by mutual agreement effective August 31, 2026, after more than five years of service. The company expressed gratitude for his contributions to the sustainable development of the company's structures and organization. Hans Neunteufel, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, thanked Burkhard for the excellent cooperation and wished him success in his future endeavors.
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 CFO of Wacker Neuson North America. Neunteufel expressed pleasure in appointing an executive with extensive international experience from within the organization.
This leadership transition comes at a time when Wacker Neuson Group continues to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment. The group, which employs around 5,800 people worldwide and reported revenue of approximately EUR 2.2 billion in fiscal year 2025, serves professional users in construction, gardening, landscaping, agriculture, municipal bodies, and industries such as recycling and rail transport. The brands under the group include Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar.
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The appointment of an internal candidate like Frisch signals stability and continuity in the company's financial leadership, which is crucial for maintaining investor confidence and executing the group's strategic goals. This change is effective as of September 1, 2026, ensuring a smooth transition with Burkhard's departure at the end of August.
