From March 1st, the German OutdoorKark Ortovox has a new CEO: Stefan Kohlbauer takes over the position of Martin Riebel, Managing Director of the Outdoor division Schwan Stabilo Outdoor GmbH within the Schwan Stabilo group. Riebel had taken over the operational management of Ortovox interim after the long -time CEO Christian Schneidermeier left the company in November last year.
Kohlbauer has been born in Austrians and has been in the company for two and a half years. Most recently, he worked as a director Sales & Marketing at Ortovox. Previously, he held various management positions in the sports and fashion industry and was employed by Esprit, Sport Eybl/Sports Experts.
“Stefan Kohlbauer is a very experienced industry expert with deep understanding of the fire, the markets and a clear vision for the future of Ortovox. His focus will further strengthen its focus on healthy growth, sustainability, innovative strength and partnership -based cooperation. I am particularly pleased that we were able to win an internal candidate for this important position, ”said Riebel.