Harro Höfliger with two new managing directors

News from the Harro Höfliger management: With effect from April 1, the Supervisory Board has appointed Alexander Herb as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He succeeds Turgay Güngormus who held the position for four years and is now retiring from operations. Alexander Herb, working in controlling at the technology specialist in Allmersbach im Tal since January 2020, had already been Güngormus' deputy in all commercial matters. The 36-year-old has many years of experience in the financial sector. 

With effect from April 1, 2023 also, Thomas Heckner has been appointed to the Management Board. In the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Harro Höfliger, he complements the management team around CEO Thomas Weller. The 48-year-old will successively be taking over the responsibilities of Heinrich Havenstein, Managing Director Production, who will leave the company in autumn 2024 after more than 20 years with Harro Höfliger. In his career to date, Thomas Heckner has continuously gained experience in managerial positions, with a focus on materials management, supply chain management and international production structures. 

"The members of both the Supervisory Board and the Management Board are pleased about the addition of Alexander Herb and Thomas Heckner to the Harro Höfliger management team. With their rich experience, which both have proven not least with their successful management activities in their previous business areas, they bring valuable know-how to the company. We are convinced that with this new structure we can continue to consolidate and expand our position in the market in the long term,” explains Markus Höfliger, Chairman of the Harro Höfliger Supervisory Board. 

Höfliger paid no less tribute to the previous commercial director Turgay Güngormus, who will continue to support the company as a consultant. “We thank Turgay Güngormus for his valuable commitment. In truly challenging times, he has positioned our finance department very well for the future, and he has always been an advocate of digital transformation. We highly appreciate that he will continue to support us with words and deeds” says Markus Höfliger. “The fact that both Turgay Güngormus and Heinrich Havenstein informed us about their personal plans for their future at an early stage enabled us to initiate their succession without time pressure, and thus ensure continuity in our family business." 

The management at Harro Höfliger now comprises six managing directors: Thomas Weller (CEO), Uwe Amann (CHRO), Peter Claußnitzer (CTO), Heinrich Havenstein (Production), Thomas Heckner (COO) and Alexander Herb (CFO).