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08/10/2026

Supervisory Board extends Jungheinrich CEO Dr Lars Brzoska’s contract early until 2030

  • A clear commitment to continuity and stability at the top of the Group
  • Continuation of the profitable growth and transformation course
  • Dr Lars Brzoska has led the Board of Management since September 2019

Hamburg – The Supervisory Board of Jungheinrich AG has extended the term of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Lars Brzoska ahead of schedule until 31 July 2030. Dr Brzoska will receive a new four-year contract. With this early decision, the Board sends a clear signal of continuity and stability at the top of the Hamburg-based family business and of the consistent continuation of the growth and transformation course it has embarked upon.

Dr Lars Brzoska (53) has been a member of the Board of Management of Jungheinrich AG since April 2014 and has led the company as Chairman of the Board of Management since 1 September 2019. Under his leadership, Jungheinrich has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading material handling providers, advanced the automation and digitalization of its portfolio and consistently aligned the Group towards profitable growth and sustainability. In the 2025 financial year, Jungheinrich generated revenue of €5.5 billion with more than 21,000 employees.

Andreas Umbach, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Jungheinrich AG: “In Dr Lars Brzoska, Jungheinrich has a proven material handling expert at its helm who leads the company with clear strategic direction and strong operational rigour. The early extension of his contract expresses the Supervisory Board’s full confidence and is a clear commitment to continuity at the top of the Group. We look forward to continuing Jungheinrich’s successful path together.”

Dr Lars Brzoska, Chairman of the Board of Management of Jungheinrich AG: “The Supervisory Board’s confidence is both an affirmation and an incentive for me. With our Strategy 2030+, we have created the right framework for accelerated, profitable growth.. Together with the Board of Management team and all our employees worldwide, I will continue to drive our growth course forward with rigour, innovative strength and a clear customer focus.”

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