Following a largely completed transformation phase, the Komax Group is realigning itself in order to take advantage of growth opportunities as they arise. To implement this new course, the Board of Directors is relying on new leadership, which means that CEO Matijas Meyer is leaving the Komax Group with immediate effect. Andreas Häberli, Chairman of the Board of Directors, will lead the Komax Group on an interim basis.

In view of the changed market situation in the automotive sector, the Board of Directors has decided to realign the Komax Group. This decision follows a transformation phase lasting several years, which was characterized by the combination with Schleuniger, extensive restructuring, and the strengthening of the market position in China and has now been largely completed. The target of the realignment is to return to profitable growth and sustainably increase the company’s value. In order to meet current and future challenges even more consistently, the existing strengths of the Komax Group are to be further developed in a targeted manner.

The Board of Directors intends to implement this course under new leadership. Therefore, CEO Matijas Meyer is leaving the Komax Group with immediate effect. The search for a successor will be initiated immediately. Andreas Häberli, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is taking over the management of the Komax Group on an interim basis. In order to ensure independence and thus good governance during this transition phase, Board of Directors member Mariel Hoch will be appointed as Lead Independent Director. In addition, Andreas Häberli will not stand for election to the Remuneration Committee at the Annual General Meeting on 9 April 2026 as planned.

Two strong pillars – making targeted use of growth opportunities
The goal of the realignment is to make even more targeted use of the attractive growth opportunities in the industrial, infrastructure, and transportation markets with innovative solutions and services. These areas have already developed positively in recent years as a second pillar alongside the automotive industry. For example, the market segment Aerospace & Railway grew by over 10% in 2025. At the same time, the Komax Group will meet the challenges in the automotive industry with even greater customer proximity, a stronger service offering for the globally installed machine base, and a targeted expansion of the testing solutions business.

The Komax Group anticipates strong demand for automated wire processing and quality control solutions in areas such as control cabinet manufacturing, drone and robot production, and data center building, driven by high quality requirements and ongoing cost pressure. The growth in these market segments in recent years has led to the automotive industry’s share of revenues falling from 72% to 62% between 2023 and 2025. The Board of Directors intends to proceed with this development to give the Komax Group two strong pillars to build upon. 

Great commitment over 19 years
The Board of Directors would like to thank Matijas Meyer for his extraordinary commitment to the Komax Group. ”Over the past 19 years, including 11 years as CEO, Matijas Meyer has had a lasting impact on the development of the company,” says Andreas Häberli. “The Komax Group has had to overcome extraordinary challenges in recent years. These include the Corona pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the combination with Schleuniger, the far-reaching changes in the automotive industry and, most recently, the increasing uncertainty caused by geopolitical developments. Matijas Meyer has always met these extremely challenging conditions with great professional expertise and a high level of personal commitment, which the Board of Directors has greatly appreciated.” The Board of Directors wishes him all the best for his personal and professional future.

Contact
Roger Müller
Vice President Group Communications / Investor Relations / ESG
Phone +41 41 455 06 16
roger.mueller@komaxgroup.com
 

Komax is a globally active technology company that focuses on markets in the automation sector. As a leading manufacturer of innovative and high-quality solutions for the wire processing industry, the Komax Group helps its customers implement economical and safe manufacturing processes, especially in the automotive supply sector. The Komax Group employs more than 3,100 people worldwide and provides sales and service support via subsidiaries and independent agents in more than 60 countries.

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