Webasto has appointed Jörg Buchheim as its new CEO as part of the Group’s ongoing restructuring.
Former CEO Dr Holger Engelmann will leave the company on March 31 2025 allowing the Group to continue to implement the restructuring programme initiated by him and implemented in January 2025 under restructuring expert Johann Stohner.
Buchheim, an electrical engineer, has a track record in transforming and realigning international automotive suppliers.
His roles have included CEO China and Asia at Hella, where he expanded the business, optimized operations and strengthened the market position in the region.
He has also spent time as group CEO and president of Inalfa Roof Systems, where he led the company out of a crisis that threatened its existence and put it back on course for growth.
Webasto inspires me as a company rich in tradition with a long history.
Jörg Buchheim
Most recently, he has led Kongsberg Automotive as Group CEO and implemented a transformation program that led to operational improvements, and an increase in order intake.
“I have been passionately committed to the automotive industry for 25 years. Webasto inspires me as a company rich in tradition with a long history – a heritage that is becoming increasingly rare in Germany,” said Buchheim.
“My goal is to lead Webasto successfully through the transformation with a clear strategic direction – in close cooperation with the employees, my colleagues on the management board, the supervisory board, the owners and all stakeholders.”
The chairman of the supervisory board of Webasto, Dr Rolf Bulander, has thanked Dr Engelmann for his willingness to step down early in order to continue to to implement the restructuring.
“Now is the right time to make this important decision, as the upcoming restructuring phase requires personnel continuity,” said Dr Engelmann.
“I would like to thank the supervisory board, my management board team and all employees for their support and trusting cooperation over the past few years.”
