EQS-News: ANDRITZ extends contract of CEO Joachim Schönbeck until 2032

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ANDRITZ extends contract of CEO Joachim Schönbeck until 2032

04.03.2026 / 14:50 CET/CEST
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GRAZ, MARCH 4, 2026. The Supervisory Board of ANDRITZ Group today
unanimously approved an extension of the contract of President and CEO,
Dr. Joachim Schönbeck. His current mandate, originally running until April
2027, has been extended by five years, to April 2032.

Dr. Schönbeck joined the ANDRITZ Executive Board in 2014 and was appointed
President and CEO of ANDRITZ in 2022. Under his leadership, the
international technology group has further strengthened its strategic
positioning, expanded its portfolio in key growth markets, and continued
to drive forward innovation and growth across all business areas, with a
particular emphasis on decarbonization, digitalization, and customer
service.

“The Supervisory Board has full confidence in Joachim Schönbeck’s
leadership in combining sustainable growth with further improving
profitability. The extension provides continuity and stability for
ANDRITZ, its customers, employees, and shareholders,” said Wolfgang
Leitner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Commenting on the contract extension, Dr. Schönbeck said: “I would like to
thank the Supervisory Board for its trust and confidence. It is an honor
to continue working with this excellent team for the benefit of ANDRITZ
and its stakeholders.”

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Niklas Jelinek
Media Relations
[2]niklas.jelinek@andritz.com
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ANDRITZ GROUP
International technology group ANDRITZ provides advanced plants,
equipment, services, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries,
including pulp and paper, metals, hydropower, environmental, and others.
Founded in 1852 and headquartered in Austria, the publicly listed group
employs about 30,000 people at 280 locations in over 80 countries.

As a global leader in technology and innovation, ANDRITZ is committed to
fostering progress that benefits customers, partners, employees, society,
and the environment. The company’s growth is driven by sustainable
solutions enabling the green transition, advanced digitalization for
highest industrial performance, and comprehensive services that maximize
the value of customers’ plants over their entire life cycle. ANDRITZ. FOR
GROWTH THAT MATTERS.

 

 

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Language: English
Company: Andritz AG
Stattegger Straße 18
8045 Graz
Austria
Phone: +43 (0)316 6902-0
Fax: +43 (0)316 6902-415
E-mail: welcome@andritz.com
Internet: www.andritz.com
ISIN: AT0000730007
Indices: ATX
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2285730

 
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