Lenzing AG Appoints Georg Kasperkovitz as Chief Executive Officer
Chief Operations Officer to assume CEO role from June 1, 2026, while continuing COO responsibilities until May 31, 2029
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz, Member of the Management Board and Chief Operations Officer, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from June 1, 2026.
Kasperkovitz will assume the CEO position while continuing in his current role as Chief Operations Officer (COO).
He has served as a member of the Management Board and COO since June 2025. In that capacity, he has led the Fiber Division, including sales, production, and supply chain operations, as well as the further development and implementation of the company's performance program. His responsibilities have included initiatives focused on operational excellence and the profitability of fiber production sites.
As CEO, Kasperkovitz will continue to oversee the company's fiber production sites while assuming global responsibility for fiber sales, supply chain, and human resources.
His appointment as CEO is for a three-year term, running until May 31, 2029.
Supervisory Board Highlights Management Continuity
Commenting on the appointment, Patrick Lackenbucher, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG, said:
“Over the past months, the Supervisory Board has intensively addressed the appointment of the CEO position and evaluated both internal and external candidates. It became clear that the current Management Board works very effectively together and that Georg Kasperkovitz manages his areas of responsibility extremely successfully.
He has achieved measurable progress in operational performance and profitability. His appointment as CEO is therefore a logical step that ensures stability and execution strength, particularly in challenging market environments.
The Management Board will continue to consistently focus on structural profitability and strengthening competitiveness, with the aim of further expanding Lenzing’s position as a leading integrated premium supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers.”
CEO Outlines Priorities
Following his appointment, Georg Kasperkovitz said:
“I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for their trust and for appointing me as CEO, and I am very much looking forward to actively shaping Lenzing’s future.
A clearly prioritized strategy focused on premium products, the consistent execution of our performance program, and a strong leadership team are key drivers of Lenzing’s continued transformation.
We will drive sustainable growth in high-margin market segments, such as nonwovens applications in hygiene and filtration, while further advancing next-generation technologies such as Tree-to-Textile.
At the same time, we will consistently implement measures to further strengthen our cost position and global competitiveness. Our goal is to unlock the company’s full value-creation potential.”
Management Board Structure Remains Unchanged
Lenzing confirmed that the composition of its Management Board remains unchanged and consists of:
- Georg Kasperkovitz – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Mathias Breuer – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Christian Skilich – Chief Production Officer/Chief Technology Officer (CPO/CTO)
The company also stated that its extended Executive Committee, comprising six members, will continue without any changes.