OUR DNA: WE ARE VON ROLL
Our work has stood the test of time for nearly two centuries.
We’re an industry leader, technology champion and
global player. A pioneer with a hands-on approach.
Speed matters to us. While other companies talk
a good game, we play it. Accepting risks and
overcoming obstacles.
High commitment and personal responsibility are
the foundation of our work. That puts the business
in everybody’s hands.
Executive Board
CEO: Dr. oec. Christian Hennerkes
Christian Hennerkes is a fully qualified attorney. He studied law in Konstanz and Stuttgart, including a period abroad in San Francisco. After completing his second state examination, he gained a PhD in economics at the University of Hohenheim.
Mr. Hennerkes began his career in 2001 at the Boston Consulting Group, where he was engaged in the development of growth strategies as well as the implementation of turnaround projects, finally in the position of a Principal.
Since 2005, Mr. Hennerkes has served as managing director and shareholder in various consumer and industrial goods companies, including Theo Müller Group, Travel IQ, and Menerga.
In April 2016, he was appointed Delegate of the Board of Directors of Von Roll Holding AG and, in addition, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group since October 2016.
CFO: Artur Lust
Artur Lust is a certified accountant of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Furthermore, he graduated in business administration from the University for Economics and Management in Essen.
Since 2004, he held various management positions in medium-sized family-owned companies as well as stock-listed corporations in the consumer and industrial goods sectors, finally as Company Controlling Manager at Ericsson. From 2012 to 2015, he was commercial director and procurist at Menerga GmbH in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
In 2016, Mr. Lust started working for Von Roll as Head of Corporate Development. On October 1, 2017, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Von Roll Holding AG.
Members of the Board of Directors
Dr. Peter Kalantzis holds a PhD in Economy from the University of Basel, Switzerland.
From 1971 ‑1990 he held various management positions, most recently as Delegate of the Board of Directors of Lonza AG, Basel, Switzerland. Subsequently, he served as General Manager and Member of the Executive Committee of Alusuisse-Lonza Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; and from 1997 to 2000 was responsible for Corporate Development.
Dr. Kalantzis has been a member of the Board of Directors of Von Roll Holding Group since 2007 and Chairman since 2010.
Gerd Amtstätter graduated in law from the University of Munich, Germany.
From 1975 to 1998, he was a member of the government of the Free State of Bavaria, Germany, most recently as Ministerial Director in the Ministry of Finance. Since 1998, he has been Managing Director of von Finck’sche Hauptverwaltung.
Gerd Amtstätter has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Von Roll Holding Group since 2007.
After his banking education at Swiss Bank Corporation in Basel, Switzerland, Mr. August François von Finck completed his Bachelor of Science (BSc) in the USA at the University of Georgetown. Subsequently, he received his Master of Business Administration (MBA) there.
He is an entrepreneur and represents various board of directors mandates.
August François von Finck has been a member of the Board of Directors of Von Roll Holding Group since 2010.
Guido Egli graduated from the Higher School of Business and Administration in Switzerland and holds a degree from the London Business School, United Kingdom.
In 1996 he founded his consulting company “ifm Food Marketing” in Lucerne, Switzerland, with since then various consulting mandates in Switzerland and abroad. From 2006 to 2014, he served as CEO of Mövenpick Holding AG.
Guido Egli has been a member and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Von Roll Holding Group since 2007.
Gerhard Bruckmeier was born in 1954 and is a German citizen. He holds a degree in business administration from the University of Munich (Germany) and is a tax consultant and certified public accountant. From 1992 to 2021, he was Managing Director of Dr. Kleeberg & Partner GmbH (Munich, Germany).
Mr. Bruckmeier is a member of the Supervisory Board of the German-based Nymphenburg Immobilien SE (Munich), Amira Verwaltungs SE (Munich), Custodia Holding SE (Munich), Oppmann Immobilien AG (Würzburg), Substantia AG (Munich) and Faber-Castell AG (Stein).
Christian Hennerkes is a fully qualified attorney. He studied law in Konstanz and Stuttgart, including a period abroad in San Francisco. After completing his second state examination, he gained a PhD in economics at the University of Hohenheim.
Mr. Hennerkes began his career in 2001 at the Boston Consulting Group, where he was engaged in the development of growth strategies as well as the implementation of turnaround projects, finally in the position of a Principal.
Since 2005, Mr. Hennerkes has served as managing director and shareholder in various consumer and industrial goods companies, including Theo Müller Group, Travel IQ, and Menerga.
In April 2016, he was appointed Delegate of the Board of Directors of Von Roll Holding AG and, in addition, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group since October 2016.