The BITZER Group mourns the loss of Christiane Schaufler-Münch who passed away last week at the age of 90.
When Peter Schaufler, owner and CEO of the BITZER Group, unexpectedly passed away in 2015, Christiane Schaufler-Münch took over the role as chair of the Supervisory Board of BITZER SE and chair of the Board of Trustees of the foundation.
With her death, her shares will transfer to the Schaufler Foundation. BITZER is now in the hands of the foundation which ensures the independence of BITZER as an autonomous company.
BITZER CEO, Christian Wehrle, said Mrs. Schaufler-Münch was a unique and impressive personality who, like her husband, significantly shaped the culture of the company.
In August 2024 Christiane Schaufler-Münch transferred her role as board chair to Dr. Martin Brudermüller, great-nephew of Peter Schaufler, former CEO of BASF SE and current board chair of Mercedes Benz Group AG.
Dr. Brudermüller will now also take over the role of foundation chair.
The Supervisory Board has appointed Christian Wehrle as CEO of BITZER SE for another three years until the end of 2028.