Schwan-STABILO Outdoor Group CEO Martin Riebel steps down
After 14 years, he leaves to pursue a mountain guide career, succeeded by Christoph Frechen on July 1, 2026.
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In short: Schwan-STABILO reported a revenue decline to €758 million and announced major leadership transitions, including a new Group CEO and Outdoor CEO.
After 14 years, he leaves to pursue a mountain guide career, succeeded by Christoph Frechen on July 1, 2026.
In the 2024/25 fiscal year, group sales fall to 758 Mio. EUR (-5%). New management, cost savings, and innovations aim for turnaround.
In the 2024/25 business year, group revenues fall to 758 Mio. EUR. New management and cost savings aim at stabilization.
He will assume office on October 1, 2025, while Sebastian Schwanhäußer becomes Advisory Board Chairman and CFO Anke Buttler leads during the transition.
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