Kellenberger has appointed Norbert Finger as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Mr Finger succeeds Chance Bray, who served as interim CFO. Mr Bray will ensure a seamless transition and we extend our heartfelt thanks for his significant contributions. Mr Finger brings over 25 years of experience in senior positions in the industrial sector and will be based in Goldach, Switzerland.
He is an experienced finance executive and leader with an impressive career as CFO in various international companies. Since May 2021, he has been the managing director and CFO of Castolin Eutectic Group. Previously, he held senior finance positions at Progroup AG, Teka Group, Faist ChemTec Group, and Glunz Group. Mr Finger’s career began in the 1990s at Mannesmann AG before taking on leadership roles in companies such as Mahle and Plus Portugal (Tengelmann Group).
With a degree in business administration from the University of Regensburg, Mr Finger has extensive expertise in financial management, controlling, and corporate leadership. His international experience spans Europe, the USA, and Mexico, and he speaks German, English, Portuguese, and Spanish. His proficiency in financial strategy and corporate governance makes him a key leadership figure in the industry.
Kellenberger CEO Carsten Liske said: “We are pleased to have Norbert Finger as a capable CFO who brings experience from operating companies as well as from the private equity sector. Together with him, we will continue to stabilise Kellenberger and pursue our path of profitable growth.”
The responsibilities of the new CFO will also include the further integration of financial activities in the regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. In addition, he will take on professional responsibility for the areas of IT and human resources.
He concluded: “I am excited to join Kellenberger at such a pivotal time. The company has a strong foundation and footprint, and I look forward to working with the team to drive financial excellence, enhance operational efficiency, and support sustainable growth across all regions.”