Cherry SE announced a significant leadership transition that will take effect at the start of 2026, with Rogier Volmer appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer by the company's Supervisory Board. Current CEO Oliver Kaltner will leave the Management Board at his own request upon the expiration of his current term on December 31, 2025, though he will continue to provide advisory support for the company's merger and acquisition efforts.
This leadership change matters because Cherry SE operates in competitive technology sectors where strategic direction directly impacts market position and innovation cycles. As a global manufacturer of computer input devices for office, gaming, and industrial applications, along with hardware and software solutions in digital healthcare, leadership transitions can influence product development timelines, market expansion strategies, and investor confidence. The company's performance in these areas affects both consumers seeking reliable peripherals and healthcare providers implementing digital solutions.
Rogier Volmer brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience to the role, including senior positions at Haier Europe, Trust International, and Logitech. His most recent role involved leading the DACH & Benelux region at Haier, where he delivered a successful turnaround and significant EBIT improvement. As CEO of Trust, he drove a full commercial and organizational transformation that achieved sustained double-digit growth. During his tenure at Logitech, he held multiple General Manager roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, consistently delivering strong revenue and profit performance.
Marcel Stolk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented on the appointment, stating that Volmer would continue the company's strong focus on revenue and earnings growth. Stolk emphasized that Cherry continues to be a market leader in excellence and innovation in both peripherals and digital health offerings. For investors and industry observers, this continuity in strategic focus suggests stability during the transition period.
Volmer remarked on the strategic opportunity facing Cherry, noting the company's strong brand and dedicated team position it well to advance its role in gaming, hybrid-work technology, and digital health. He expressed his intention to build on the foundation created by Kaltner and work with the organization to deliver sustainable performance and continued innovation. This statement indicates potential continuity in strategic direction while allowing for new approaches under different leadership.
The Supervisory Board expressed gratitude to outgoing CEO Oliver Kaltner for his exceptional leadership during challenging years. Under his guidance, significant structural measures were successfully implemented both domestically and internationally, the company's operational profile was sharpened, and the organization was aligned for the next stages of development. Kaltner himself reflected on three intense years marked by tough restructuring measures, noting that together with his team, they had reshaped Cherry's true potential to give the iconic brand a positive future direction.
For more information about Cherry SE, visit their investor relations website at https://ir.cherry.de/en/. The original announcement was published on www.newmediawire.com.
