- Gauthier Louette will not renew his mandate as Chairman and CEO, ending April 30, 2026.
- Markus Holzke, joining SPIE in 2013, will become CEO after leading SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria.
- Patrick Jeantet, Lead Director since 2022, will be Non-Executive Chairman.
- SPIE's German business grew from €650M to €3.6B in revenue under Holzke.
Leadership Transition
Gauthier Louette has announced he will not seek renewal of his mandate as Chairman and CEO of SPIE, ending his term on April 30, 2026. This decision aligns with SPIE's bylaws regarding age limits.
New Governance Structure
The Board of Directors has decided to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO. Markus Holzke will be appointed as CEO, and Patrick Jeantet will become the Non-Executive Chairman, effective after the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
Markus Holzke's Background
Markus Holzke joined SPIE in 2013 and has been the Managing Director of SPIE Germany Switzerland Austria since 2014. Under his leadership, the German business grew significantly, increasing revenue from €650 million to €3.6 billion.
Patrick Jeantet's Role
Patrick Jeantet, who has been Lead Director since 2022, will ensure continuity and a smooth governance transition as Non-Executive Chairman. He joined SPIE's Board in 2021 and has a strong understanding of the company's operations.
