SCHWARZENBACH/SAALE, Germany, April 2, 2025-

At its meeting yesterday, the Supervisory Board of Sandler AG made significant decisions regarding the company’s future leadership. Effective August 1, 2025, Philipp Ebbinghaus (40), currently CFO, will assume the role of CEO of Sandler AG. As the nephew of the current CEO, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, he represents the fifth generation of the founding family to lead the company. The new Management Board will consist of two members. In addition to Philipp Ebbinghaus, Dr. Ulrich Hornfeck (54), currently CCO, will continue as a member of the Management Board. Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler (71) will transition to the Supervisory Board as its chairman. The company will remain entirely family-owned, with 100% of its shares retained within family hands. Additionally, Dieter Magiera will step down from the Supervisory Board at the end of July due to age.

Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler reflected on his tenure, stating, “After 46 years of operational responsibility, including 18 years as CEO, I look back with gratitude and forward with confidence. One of my key objectives has always been not only to guide the continuous development of our company but also to ensure a well-structured and forward-looking transition in leadership.” He expressed strong confidence in his successor, adding, “Philipp Ebbinghaus is a capable leader, an exceptional asset to us both personally and professionally. His outstanding contributions over the past decade make him a natural choice for this role.”

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