The Voith Group has announced the appointment of Dirk Hoke as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025.
Hoke succeeds Dr. Toralf Haag, who stepped down from the role on August 31, 2024.
Hoke brings a wealth of experience to Voith, with a career spanning 30 years in the aviation, automotive, and technology industries. He has held leadership positions at companies such as Siemens, Airbus, and Volocopter, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex global organizations.
Prior to joining Voith, Hoke served as CEO of Volocopter GmbH, a leading urban air mobility company. His experience in the aviation industry will be invaluable as Voith continues to expand its operations in this sector.
"With Dirk Hoke, we have gained a proven leader for Voith," said Prof. Dr. Siegfried Russwurm, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA. "His extensive industry experience and exceptional intercultural competence will be instrumental in guiding the company towards a successful future."
Hoke's appointment comes at a time when Voith is focused on driving innovation and growth. His leadership will be crucial in ensuring that the company remains a global leader in technology and continues to deliver value to its customers.
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.5 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
