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Gerhard Hanke Appointed CEO of Wienerberger AG
Wienerberger AG has announced the appointment of Gerhard Hanke as CEO, effective November 11, 2026. This decision follows a comprehensive succession process initiated by the Supervisory Board in August 2026 after the early departure of former CEO Heimo Scheuch due to health reasons. Hanke has served as Interim CEO since August 2026.
Gerhard Hanke brings over 25 years of experience at Wienerberger, having held roles such as CFO from 2021 to 2025 and COO Central & East since March 2025. His previous duties in the Central & East region will be redistributed among the leadership team. The positions of Dagmar Steinert (CFO) and Harald Schwarzmayr (COO West) remain unchanged on the Managing Board.
Wienerberger AG, recognized for its innovative building solutions, operates over 200 production sites worldwide, generating €4.6 billion in revenue in 2025.
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