V-Zug Names Carsten Liesener as 2027 Board President Candidate

V-Zug, a Swiss manufacturer specializing in kitchen appliances, has outlined its succession plan for the board presidency. Oliver Riemenschneider, who has led the company’s board since 2017, will not seek re-election at the upcoming general assembly on April 21, 2027, and will step down entirely from the board afterward. The decision reflects the company’s commitment to long-term governance planning. Carsten Liesener, currently a board member since 2025 and chair of the audit committee, is set to be proposed as his successor. Liesener’s background includes extensive international leadership experience, notably at Siemens, where he managed divisions in building technology, energy, and smart infrastructure. V-Zug has also indicated it is actively recruiting additional board members, guided by criteria of competence, diversity, and independence. The formal vote on Liesener’s candidacy will be announced later.