Dr Bernd-Holger Zippe has moved from Zippe’s Management Board to the Supervisory Board after reaching the age of 65.

He will continue to serve the company as Chairman of the Board, Shareholder and Technical Advisor.

His successor as CEO will be his son, Dr Philipp Zippe, who will share the management with Dipl-Ing Gunther Mlynar.

No other changes are foreseen in the approved leadership structure of the company.

Pictured Dr Bernd-Holger Zippe (left) with his son Dr Philipp Zippe