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Press Release: 21. January 2025

Dr. Sara Warneke während der IFA Pressekonferenz 2025

GFU – Change in Management Planned

Dr. Sara Warneke, Managing Director of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH, has informed the Supervisory Board of gfu that she does not wish to extend her contract, which expires in 2025, but instead wants to take on a new challenge.

Dr. Sara Warneke

Dr. Sara Warneke Managing Director of GFU Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH

“Over the past 14 years, I have greatly enjoyed driving the further development of gfu in various positions. I now want to open a new chapter and make room for new ideas. Especially in the last four and a half years, since I took over as Managing Director, gfu has achieved a great deal. I am very grateful to my shareholders and the Supervisory Board for the excellent cooperation.”

Philipp Maurer

Philipp Maurer Chairman of the Supervisory Board of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH

“Dr. Sara Warneke took over the management of gfu during a time of crisis and quickly recognized how important it was to reposition IFA. It is largely thanks to her enormous commitment and coherent concepts that IFA was an outstanding and successful event in its anniversary year. We regret Dr. Warneke’s decision and thank her for her great dedication. We wish her all the best for her professional and personal future.”

The Supervisory Board is now working to fill the position at the earliest possible date and is accepting applications via the gfu office. The job advertisement is available here. If you have any questions about the succession process, please feel free to contact our Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Philipp Maurer.

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