Dr. Matthias Metz to become new CEO of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
- Matthias Metz, currently a member of the Executive Board of ZEISS Group, will move to Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturer as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Management on October 1, 2022
- Metz will take over the CEO role currently held on an interim basis by BSH CFO Dr. Gerhard Dambach
MUNICH, June 1, 2022 (BSH) – Effective October 1, 2022, Dr. Matthias Metz will take over as CEO of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. In this capacity, he will be responsible for the global business of the home appliance manufacturer with more than 62,000 employees and a global production network of 40 factories worldwide. Metz is currently leading the Consumer Markets Segment at ZEISS Group and brings many years of international expertise in branded consumer business to BSH.
Dr. Christian Fischer, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BSH, says: “Matthias Metz is an experienced manager and brings a deep understanding of consumer business and technological products. We are delighted to be appointing him as CEO to the BSH Board of Management.”
“I am very delighted to take on the responsibility for BSH. I am personally convinced that home appliances and supplementary digital solutions and services from BSH make an important contribution to improving the quality of life of consumers around the world," says Metz.
“We are excited to welcome Matthias Metz at BSH and in the Board of Management. We are looking forward to shaping the success of our company together in the future,” says BSH interim CEO and CFO Gerhard Dambach.
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About BSH Home Appliances Corporation:
BSH Home Appliances, headquartered in Munich, Germany, with a total turnover of EUR 14.8 billion and 60,000 employees in 2023, is a global leader in the home appliance industry. The company’s brand portfolio includes 12 well-known appliance brands such as Bosch, Siemens, Gaggenau, Neff and Thermador, along with the smart home ecosystem brand Home Connect and service brands. BSH produces at 38 factories and is represented in some 50 countries. BSH Home Appliances Corporation, headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is recognized for its high-end kitchen and home appliances, known for quality and superior design. In North America, BSH markets its products under the Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau brands – each renowned for their rich legacy and excellence. Bosch is celebrated worldwide for its precision engineered and efficient home appliances, while Thermador is synonymous with luxury kitchen solutions tailored for culinary enthusiasts. Gaggenau stands out with its avant-garde designs and professional-grade appliances, appealing to those who seek the ultimate in performance and aesthetics. BSH is a Bosch Group company.
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