The Munich-based software company announces that a new management structure will be established at Tebis AG at the beginning of 2025 in the form of a four-member board, which will be filled as follows: Dr. Thomas Wrede (CEO - Chief Executive Officer), Jens Lüdtke (CSO - Chief Strategy Officer), Reiner Schmid (COO - Chief Operating Officer) and Robert Aulbur (CRO - Chief Revenue Officer).
Dr. Thomas Wrede, who has been leading the company as CEO since mid-2023, will resign from his mandate after a successful handover on March 31, 2025, and pass responsibility to the new board team. The board will be supplemented as soon as possible with a female or male CFO (Chief Financial Officer).
Bernhard Rindfleisch, founder and chairman of the supervisory board, and Dr. Thomas Wrede explain: 'The reappointment of the board marks the conclusion of a transformation of the company that began in 2022, during which Tebis AG was completely realigned and adapted to future market requirements. The decision for a four-member board ensures the necessary flexibility to drive the future growth of Tebis dynamically and efficiently.'
Furthermore, Bernhard Rindfleisch thanks Dr. Thomas Wrede for his 12 years of service at Tebis AG: 'Dr. Thomas Wrede has made significant contributions to the positive development of the company during this time. Notably, the international expansion of the business and the expansion of the portfolio with the MES solution ProLeiS. Another focus of his work was on the further development of the company's strategy and the improvement of strategy implementation with the help of the OKR system. In recent years, he has also worked intensively on transforming Tebis into an agile company.'
Strategy board member Jens Lüdtke predicts: 'Our market will continue to change rapidly, demanding a lot of adaptability and foresight from our customers and us. With the new structure, we strengthen our innovative power and optimally prepare for the upcoming challenges.'
Jens Lüdtke has been responsible for the business of the Tebis Consulting business unit since 2013, is a board member of the cooperative Marktspiegel Werkzeugbau eG, and also holds a teaching position at the University of Schmalkalden. Additionally, he has been a member of the European Economic Senate since May 2024.
As Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Jens Lüdtke is responsible for the corporate strategy and its implementation, the development of new business areas, and the further development of the organizational structure of Tebis AG.
Reiner Schmid, board member for operations, is confident: 'With our realignment, we are also well-equipped to seize market opportunities, drive innovative projects, and support our customers in elevating their processes and technologies to the next level.'
Reiner Schmid has been with Tebis for 27 years. In recent years, he has been responsible for product management and led the CAD/CAM software division.
Effective immediately, Reiner Schmid as COO (Chief Operating Officer) will oversee the activities of the product divisions overall and be responsible for technology and innovation.
Sales board member Robert Aulbur states: 'The realignment is much more than a change on paper. We are convinced that the new structure will help us all respond even better and faster to the needs of our customers in this challenging market environment.'
Robert Aulbur previously led the strategic sales of Tebis and subsequently worked for several years as managing director of Tebis ProLeiS GmbH.
As Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Robert Aulbur takes overall responsibility for the national and international marketing, sales, and support units of the company. He is also responsible for building strategic alliances and partnerships.
Finally, Bernhard Rindfleisch emphasizes: 'Our market is changing rapidly, and so are the demands on us as a long-term oriented family business. To ensure that we continue to be successful and set standards, we have set the course and realigned our corporate governance. With the new structure, we create clear responsibilities, strengthen our innovative power, and optimally prepare for the upcoming challenges.'
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