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Olaf Kanig to Become Chief Financial Officer of Duravit AG

September 29, 2026

Martin Winkle is stepping down as Chief Financial Officer and will hand over his responsibilities to Olaf Kanig on October 1, 2026.

Hornberg, September 29, 2026 – Martin Winkle, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Duravit AG, will leave the Executive Board effective September 30, 2026, at his own request and by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board, to pursue new professional opportunities.

“Martin Winkle has supported the Duravit Group’s growth over the past years with great expertise and dedication. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for his trusted collaboration and wish him all the best and every success in his professional and personal future,” says Gregor Greinert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Duravit AG.

Olaf Kanig will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Duravit AG effective October 1, 2026. A graduate in industrial engineering, he brings many years of experience in senior finance leadership roles at international companies. Prior to becoming self-employed, he served, among other positions, as Chief Financial Officer/Group CFO at ZIEHL-ABEGG SE.

“We are pleased to have Olaf Kanig, an experienced professional, join the Duravit Executive Board. His expertise and career to date make him an excellent choice for this position of responsibility. Especially in economically challenging times, Olaf Kanig stands for financial stability, reliability, and a clear course of action. We are confident that he will provide important impetus for the further development of the Duravit Group,” says Gregor Greinert.

After leaving the Executive Board, Martin Winkle will support the company in an advisory role until the end of the year and oversee the handover process.

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