The Supervisory Board of PWO AG has unanimously approved the reappointment of Jochen Lischer as member of the Management Board and Chief Financial Officer for an additional five-year term, effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. This decision, made during the board's September 24, 2025 meeting, demonstrates continued confidence in Lischer's leadership and financial expertise during a critical period of transformation in the global mobility industry.
Lischer's contract extension provides crucial stability for PWO AG as the company positions itself at the forefront of three major mobility trends: electrification, safety, and comfort. His continued leadership ensures consistency in implementing the company's strategic financial initiatives, which have proven instrumental in translating PWO's innovative capabilities into tangible business growth. The automotive supplier, which manufactures over 100 million components annually and employs 3,200 people across 10 global locations, relies on steady executive leadership to maintain its competitive edge.
Since joining PWO AG in 2021, initially as an authorized signatory and Director of Finance & Controlling before assuming the CFO role on July 1, 2023, Lischer has introduced significant financial innovations. He has implemented new instruments in finance, controlling, and treasury that have created additional development prospects for the Group. These financial tools have enabled the company to more effectively convert its technological innovations into new business opportunities and sustainable growth.
The reappointment signals to investors and industry partners that PWO AG maintains strong financial governance during a period of rapid technological change in the mobility sector. As a global partner to the mobility industry, PWO's stability in financial leadership supports its position as a technology leader in climate-friendly lightweight construction, high-precision forming, and related joining technologies. The company's corporate website outlines its commitment to developing complex metal components and systems that combine cost-effectiveness with sustainability.
Lischer and his team have been consistently driving development across his areas of responsibility in alignment with global market standards. This continuity in financial leadership is particularly important for PWO's "local for local" production strategy, which requires sophisticated financial management across multiple international operations. The company's value-oriented approach, characterized by responsibility and transparency strategically anchored in its "People. Planet. Progress" guiding principle, benefits from sustained financial oversight.
With over 100 years of experience in the industry, PWO AG's decision to extend Lischer's tenure reflects the importance of maintaining experienced leadership during industry-wide transitions toward electrification and sustainable mobility solutions. The Supervisory Board has expressed its wishes for Lischer's continued success in the coming years, underscoring the significance of his role in navigating the company through evolving market demands and technological advancements.
