Wienerberger AG has appointed Claus Ehrenbeck as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, effective September 15, 2026. He succeeds Therese Jander and will report directly to Dagmar Steinert, CFO of wienerberger. The move places a seasoned capital markets professional at the helm of the company’s investor relations and capital market communications, a role critical to advancing wienerberger’s long-term value-creating growth strategy.
Gerhard Hanke, Interim CEO of wienerberger, emphasized the importance of the appointment: “Earning and maintaining the trust of our investors and stakeholders is essential to advancing our long-term value-creating growth strategy. Claus Ehrenbeck brings a proven track record in Investor Relations and a broad international experience that will be invaluable in deepening our dialogue with the global capital markets.” The statement underscores that investor confidence is not merely a support function but a cornerstone of wienerberger’s strategic ambitions.
Ehrenbeck brings a wealth of experience in investor relations and capital markets. He completed his Master of Science in Chemistry at Heidelberg University and earned a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University (TH) of Karlsruhe in 1995. He began his career as an equity analyst at HypoVereinsbank AG in Munich before joining DVFA GmbH in Frankfurt, where he was responsible for investor relations support and consulting for listed companies. In 1998, he joined AIXTRON AG as Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. Following a brief period as Head of Investor Relations at HOCHTIEF AG, he assumed the same role at thyssenkrupp AG in 2006, where he spent nearly 20 years. Since 2025, Ehrenbeck has worked as an independent consultant, advising and coaching senior management teams on IPOs and investor relations.
This appointment matters because wienerberger operates in capital-intensive industries—building materials, water management, and energy infrastructure—where access to international capital markets and a stable investor base are essential. With more than 20,000 employees, over 200 production sites, revenues of EUR 4.6 billion, and an operating EBITDA of approximately EUR 754 million in 2025, the company competes globally. Ehrenbeck’s deep experience with large-cap German industrials, particularly his nearly two decades at thyssenkrupp, positions him to enhance wienerberger’s credibility and visibility among institutional investors. His background in chemistry and physical chemistry also aligns with wienerberger’s focus on innovative, sustainable building solutions, potentially improving the company’s ability to communicate its technical value proposition to analysts and investors.
Moreover, the timing is significant. As wienerberger continues to expand its ecological solutions for the building envelope and infrastructure, clear and consistent communication with capital markets will be vital for funding growth and maintaining shareholder trust. Ehrenbeck’s appointment signals a strategic effort to strengthen that dialogue. The full announcement is available via www.newmediawire.com, and further details can be obtained from Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications at Wienerberger AG. For more information about wienerberger’s solutions and operations, visit their official website.
