Swiss industrial machinery group Komax appointed Roger Albrecht as its next chief executive officer, effective the first quarter of 2027.
Albrecht, who currently leads the Components & Technology division at textile machinery manufacturer Rieter, will succeed interim CEO Andreas Häberli. Häberli, who also serves as Komax’s board chairman, will remain in the operational role until Albrecht’s start date.
Komax announced the appointment on Tuesday, highlighting Albrecht’s more than decade-long tenure at Rieter, including five years on its group management board. The company cited his extensive management experience, technical expertise and financial acumen as key assets for the role.
The leadership transition comes after Komax’s previous CEO, Matijas Meyer, departed in April following 19 years with the company, including 11 as chief executive. The board attributed the change to evolving market conditions in the automotive sector, which Komax serves through its cable processing systems.
Albrecht is expected to advance the company’s ongoing strategic realignment, which was initiated alongside the leadership change. The board emphasized his familiarity with the challenges facing global industrial firms, particularly competitive pressures from China.
