Dr. Frank Hiller to step down as CEO of Big Dutchman AG as of September 30th

A new change in top management

August 23, 2024

  • Bernd Meerpohl appointed interim CEO by the Supervisory Board from the same date
  • Jürgen Steinemann to assume the role of interim Chairman of the Supervisory Board during this period

Dr. Frank Hiller, CEO of Big Dutchman AG, has asked the Supervisory Board to release him from his duties with effect from September 30th, 2024, for personal reasons. The Supervisory Board has agreed to this request. Dr. Hiller will continue to support the management team and Supervisory Board in an advisory capacity in the coming months.

Bernd Meerpohl, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Big Dutchman: “We respect and regret Dr. Hiller’s decision. On behalf of the shareholders and the Supervisory Board, I would like to thank him for everything he contributed during his time as CEO to help us achieve further sustainable growth. We wish Dr. Hiller and his family all the best for the future.”

Dr. Frank Hiller: “My thanks to the Supervisory Board for accepting and respecting my decision to prioritize personal matters. With its dedicated management team and highly motivated employees, I am certain that Big Dutchman will overcome the challenges of the future.”

The Supervisory Board has asked Bernd Meerpohl to step in as interim CEO of Big Dutchman until Dr. Hiller’s successor has been found.

Bernd Meerpohl (right) will take over as CEO of the Big Dutchman group with effect from October 1st, 2024.

Bernd Meerpohl: “We don’t want to wait until we have found a new CEO, hence we will continue to implement the initiatives we have already started.”

Jürgen Steinemann, who is currently Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, will serve as Chairman of the Supervisory Board during the interim period.

Jürgen Steinemann: “The Supervisory Board would like to thank Bernd Meerpohl for stepping in during the current situation. We know that the company will be in good hands during the transition period with him. We have already begun the search for a successor to Dr. Hiller.”

Source: Big Dutchman International
https://www.bigdutchman.com/en/news-stories/article/dr-frank-hiller-to-step-down-as-ceo-of-big-dutchman-ag-as-of-30-september-2024/