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thyssenkrupp Extends Executive Board Contracts for Henne and Dinstuhl

Key highlights
  • Contracts for Henne and Dinstuhl extended until December 31, 2031.
  • Henne oversees Materials Services, sustainability, cyber defense, and IT strategy.
  • Dinstuhl manages Automotive Technology, Marine Systems, M&A, and participations.
  • Both have been on the Executive Board since January 2024.

Contract Extensions

Ilse Henne and Dr. Volkmar Dinstuhl have had their contracts as Executive Board members of thyssenkrupp AG extended for five years, now running until December 31, 2031. This decision was made by the Supervisory Board on January 29, 2026.

Roles and Responsibilities

Ilse Henne, who joined the Executive Board in January 2024, is responsible for the Materials Services segment, as well as corporate functions including sustainability, the cyber defense center, and IT strategy and governance. Dr. Volkmar Dinstuhl, also a board member since January 2024, oversees the Automotive Technology and Marine Systems segments, along with mergers and acquisitions and participations.

Background

Both Henne and Dinstuhl were initially appointed to the Executive Board for a three-year term starting in January 2024, following a Supervisory Board meeting in November 2023. Their roles are crucial in steering the company's strategic direction and transformation efforts.