- 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.
- Initial appointments were for three years starting January 2024.
Contract Extensions
Ilse Henne and Dr. Volkmar Dinstuhl have had their contracts as Executive Board members of thyssenkrupp AG extended for five more years, now running until December 31, 2031. This decision was made during the Supervisory Board meeting 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 overseeing sustainability, the cyber defense center, and IT strategy and governance. Dr. Volkmar Dinstuhl, also a board member since January 2024, manages the Automotive Technology and Marine Systems segments, along with mergers and acquisitions and participations.
Background
Both Henne and Dinstuhl were initially appointed for a three-year term starting in January 2024, following a Supervisory Board meeting in November 2023. Their extended tenure aims to ensure leadership continuity during thyssenkrupp's transformation into a financial holding company.
