New Leaders at Pepperl+Fuchs

Dr. Wilhelm Nehring as CEO and Martin Walter as CFO complete the management board at the family owned specialists for sensors and automation

  • May 30, 2025
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  • Dr. Wilhelm Nehring (l.) new CEO, and Martin Walter, new CFO at Pepperl+Fuchs (r.)Bild: Pepperl+Fuchs SE
    Dr. Wilhelm Nehring (l.) new CEO, and Martin Walter, new CFO at Pepperl+Fuchs (r.)Bild: Pepperl+Fuchs SE

A new chapter began at Pepperl+Fuchs SE on May 1, 2025: Dr. Wilhelm Nehring (l.) took over the role of CEO, Martin Walter (r.) became the new CFO. As part of the overall Management Board, they complete the management team leading Pepperl+Fuchs into the future with strategic vision and fresh impetus. “I see great opportunities for Pepperl+Fuchs to actively shape the industry in the coming years - with the courage to embrace change, a technological focus and a strong team,” says Dr. Nehring.

“I would like to thank Dr.-Ing. Gunther Kegel for his extraordinary commitment and look forward to breaking new ground together with the employees on this excellent foundation.” Parallel to the CEO change, Martin Walter is taking over responsibility as CFO. The experienced financial expert brings in-depth expertise in the areas of growth, digitalization and sustainable corporate development. “Pepperl+Fuchs is a company with great future prospects, stable values and an impressive history,” says Martin Walter. “I am very much looking forward to building on Werner Guthier's outstanding work and providing new impetus for further growth."