EQS-News: The Supervisory Board of wienerberger realigns Managing Board representation authorities

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The Supervisory Board of wienerberger realigns Managing Board
representation authorities

29.05.2026 / 13:30 CET/CEST
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The Supervisory Board of wienerberger realigns Managing Board
representation authorities

Vienna, May 29, 2026 – wienerberger, a leading international provider of
innovative, ecological solutions for the entire building envelope, in the
fields of new build and renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and
energy management, announces that the Supervisory Board of Wienerberger AG
has realigned the representation authorities within the Managing Board
with effect from June 1, 2026, and has appointed Mr. Gerhard Hanke, COO
Central & East, as Deputy Chairman of the Managing Board.

Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, says: “Due to the
Group’s strong growth in recent years and its increasing complexity, it is
necessary to establish a clearer allocation of representation authorities
within the Managing Board, alongside excellent governance and effective
risk management. The Supervisory Board is very pleased to appoint
Mr. Gerhard Hanke, who brings many years of experience, as Deputy Chairman
of the Managing Board. This not only ensures that our Chairman of the
Managing Board, Heimo Scheuch, receives strong and sustained support from
within the Board, but also that we are well prepared for all contingencies
and can maintain continuity within the leadership team.”

The responsibilities of CFO Dagmar Steinert and COO Region West Harald
Schwarzmayr remain unaffected.

Gerhard Hanke has held various leadership positions at wienerberger for
more than 25 years, including over five years as a member of the Managing
Board. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in 2021 and has
served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) Central & East since March 1,
2025. As an experienced expert in industry and finance, he has
successfully executed numerous strategic growth projects and M&A
transactions. He holds a degree in business administration and, prior to
joining wienerberger, worked at a leading international auditing firm.

wienerberger
wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger’s solutions enable
energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
million in 2025.

For further information, please contact:
Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
t +43 664 828 31 83 | claudia.hajdinyak@wienerberger.com
 

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Language: English
Company: Wienerberger AG
Wienerbergerplatz 1
1100 Wien
Austria
Phone: +43 1 60 192-0
Fax: +43 1 60 192-10159
E-mail: investor@wienerberger.com
Internet: www.wienerberger.com
ISIN: AT0000831706
Listed: Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
EQS News ID: 2335896

 
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