Exasol AG (ISINDE000A0LR9G9) announced today that Mathias Golombek, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), will leave the company effective June 30, 2026, at his own request for personal reasons. Golombek's departure marks the end of a 22-year tenure during which he played a pivotal role in shaping Exasol's technological development.
Golombek joined Exasol over two decades ago and served as Head of Research and Development before being appointed to the Executive Board in 2014. As CTO, he was instrumental in defining the company's technology strategy and driving its innovation capabilities. "Over the past 22 years, Exasol has been much more than just a company to me – it has been a defining part of my life," said Golombek. "After more than two decades filled with energy, passion, and responsibility, I have decided to take a conscious break and spend more time with my family."
CEO Jorg Tewes acknowledged Golombek's contributions: "Mathias Golombek has had a profound impact on Exasol’s technological development over many years. Through his deep expertise, innovative mindset, and exceptional commitment, he has been instrumental in advancing our analytics engine and strengthening Exasol’s position in the market." Volker Smid, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, added, "He has played a key role in shaping the Company’s technological development and has provided important impulses for its innovative strength."
As part of Exasol’s ongoing strategic and organizational development, responsibilities within the existing leadership structure will be further consolidated. The company does not currently intend to appoint a successor to the CTO position in the near term. Going forward, the Executive Board will consist of CEO Jorg Tewes and CFO Jan-Dirk Henrich. Golombek’s responsibilities will be assumed by Alexander Stigsen, Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Exasol AG, who reports directly to the CEO.
Exasol AG is a leading provider of high-performance database technology headquartered in Germany, specializing in on-premises and hybrid IT environments. The company offers customized solutions for customers in highly regulated industries and the public sector, ensuring digital sovereignty and compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Exasol is described as the world’s most powerful analytics engine, purpose-built to handle the most demanding data workloads with an unmatched price/performance ratio.
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