Dr. Daniel Schmitt will become the new CEO of Homag Group AG with effect from January 1, 2022. He will succeed Ralf W. Dieter, who is handing over both this role and his position as CEO of the parent company Dürr at the end of the year.

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Homag Group names Dr. Daniel Schmitt new CEO

Homag Group names Dr. Daniel Schmitt new CEO

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Dr. Daniel Schmitt will become the new CEO of Homag Group AG with effect from January 1, 2022. He will succeed Ralf W. Dieter, who is handing over both this role and his position as CEO of the parent company Dürr at the end of the year. Dr. Schmitt has been a member of Homag’s Board of Management since mid-2021. He is currently responsible, above all, for the solid-wood business of the world market leader in woodworking machinery. Prior to joining Homag, Dr. Schmitt, who holds a PhD in chemical engineering, oversaw the Dürr Group’s environmental technology segment.

Following the departure of Ralf W. Dieter, effective December 31, the Board of Management of Homag Group AG will consist of two members until further notice. Alongside Dr. Schmitt as the new CEO, Rainer Gausepohl will continue to work as CFO.

The Homag Group is the world's leading provider of integrated solutions for production in the woodworking industry and woodworking shops.