ANDRITZ has announced the appointment of Vanessa Hellwing to its Executive Board, effective January 1, 2025.
Hellwing will take over as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 28, 2025, succeeding Norbert Nettesheim, who will retire on March 27, 2025, after a distinguished 36-year career.
Nettesheim has been a key figure at ANDRITZ since 2019, contributing significantly to the company's success through his leadership and dedication.
Vanessa Hellwing joins from Viessmann Climate Solutions SE, where she served as CFO. With over two decades of experience in financial leadership in the engineering industry, Hellwing brings a wealth of expertise to her new role at ANDRITZ. Her background includes successfully managing and transforming financial operations at several global companies.
Joachim Schönbeck, President and CEO of ANDRITZ, expressed his enthusiasm for Hellwing's appointment, highlighting her extensive experience in finance, IT, and M&A functions as essential for achieving the company's ambitious goals. He also extended his gratitude to Nettesheim for his significant contributions and wished him well for the future.
ANDRITZ GROUP, an international technology leader, provides a wide array of innovative plants, equipment, systems, services, and digital solutions across various industries. Committed to sustainability, ANDRITZ integrates sustainable practices into its business strategy, aiming to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. With around 30,000 employees across more than 280 locations in over 80 countries, ANDRITZ focuses on long-term profitable growth through technological leadership and global presence.
