Software company Tebis AG in Munich announces its establishment of a new management structure as of the start of 2025, with a four-member Board of Directors: Dr. Thomas Wrede (CEO – Chief Executive Officer), Jens Lüdtke (CSO – Chief Strategy Officer), Reiner Schmid (COO – Chief Operating Officer) and Robert Aulbur (CRO – Chief Revenue Officer).
Dr. Thomas Wrede, who has served as CEO of the company since mid-2023, is stepping down and handing over responsibility to the new Executive Board team on March 31, 2025. The Board will include a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as soon as possible.
Bernhard Rindfleisch, Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and Dr. Thomas Wrede explain: "The appointment of a new Board concludes a corporate transformation that started in 2022, during which Tebis AG has been completely realigned and adapted to future market requirements. The decision to appoint a four-member Board ensures the flexibility we need to dynamically and efficiently promote Tebis' future growth."
Bernhard Rindfleisch also thanks Dr. Thomas Wrede for his 12 years of service with Tebis AG: "Dr. Thomas Wrede has made significant contributions to the company's positive development over this time. Of special note are the international expansion of the business and the addition of the ProLeiS MES solution to the company's portfolio. Another focal point of his work was further developing the company's strategy and improving strategy implementation with the OKR system. In recent years, he has also worked intensively on transforming Tebis into an agile company."
Chief Strategy Officer Jens Lüdtke predicts: "Our market will continue evolving rapidly and demanding great adaptability and forward thinking from our customers and from us. With this new structure, we are strengthening our innovative capacity and preparing ourselves optimally for the challenges ahead."
Jens Lüdtke has been responsible for the business of the Tebis Consulting unit since 2013, heads the Marktspiegel Werkzeugbau Association and is also a lecturer at the Hochschule Schmalkalden. He has also been a member of the European Economic Senate since May 2024.
As Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), Jens Lüdtke is responsible for corporate strategy and its implementation, the development of new business areas and further development of the organizational structure of Tebis AG.
Chief Operating Officer Reiner Schmid is certain: "With our realignment, we will continue to be best equipped to exploit market opportunities, promote innovative projects and support our customers in taking their processes and technology to the next level."
Reiner Schmid has been active with Tebis AG for 27 years. In recent years, he was responsible for product management and was head of the CAD/CAM software division.
As Chief Operating Officer (COO), Reiner Schmid will now manage overall activities of the product divisions and will be responsible for the areas of technology and innovation.
Chief Revenue Officer Robert Aulbur explains: "This realignment is far more than just a change on paper. We are convinced that the new structure will help us all to respond even better and faster to our customers' need in this challenging market environment."
Robert Aulbur was previously Head of Strategic Sales at Tebis and subsequently worked for several years as Managing Director at Tebis ProLeiS GmbH.
As Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Robert Aulbur is assuming overall responsibility for the company's national and international marketing, sales and support units. He is also responsible for establishing strategic alliances and cooperative efforts.
Bernhard Rindfleisch concludes: "Our market is changing rapidly and with it the challenges we face as a family business with a long-term orientation. We have reset our course and realigned our corporate management to ensure that we continue to be successful and set standards. With this new structure, we are establishing clear responsibilities, strengthening our innovative capacity and preparing ourselves optimally for the challenges ahead."
