Kontron AG, a leading global IoT technology company, announces the expansion of its management team. Philipp Schulz and Dr Johannes Fues have been appointed to the management board of Kontron AG, taking on new, strategically important roles within the company. Philipp Schulz will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer for the Aerospace and North America business unit, while Dr Fues will take on the position of COO for the GreenTec business unit.
Philipp Schulz has been with Kontron since October 2022 and has been heading the North America business unit since January 1, 2024. He holds a degree in commercial science from the University of Vienna and subsequently worked as a consultant. Mr. Schulz held various management positions at voestalpine AG for over 15 years.
Dr Johannes Fues has previously worked for leading management consultancies on organisational restructuring and transformation projects. At PRIMEPULSE, he was responsible for asset management and operations. In his capacity as CFO of KATEK SE, Fues was tasked with overseeing all financial matters.
At the same time, the contract of Michael Riegert, member of the Executive Board and COO of the Industrial Division, has been extended by three years. With these strategic personnel decisions, Kontron AG is well positioned for the future and will continue to strengthen its position as an innovation leader in relevant markets.
Hannes Niederhauser, CEO of Kontron AG, said: “We are delighted to have the continued support of Philipp Schulz and Dr Johannes Fues, who have already demonstrated their expertise in divisional management and throughout their careers. They will continue to drive Kontron’s future development”.
