Schindler: New member of the Group Executive Committee

Patrick Hess, previously Country Manager of Schindler Switzerland, has been a member of the Group Executive Committee of Schindler Holding AG since 1 April. This was decided by the Group's Board of Directors.

Hess has taken over responsibility for North Europe from Meinolf Pohle, who is now in charge of the China region. Pohle succeeds Daryoush Ziai, who managed Schindler China for ten years and has left the Group Executive Committee and the company.

Various positions in finance

Patrick Hess has been with Schindler since 2001, initially holding various positions in finance in Switzerland and in the United Kingdom. Since 2018, he has been managing director of Schindler Aufzüge AG, Switzerland. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland).

From 1 April 2025, the Group Executive Committee will be composed of the following members: Paolo Compagna (CEO), Carla De Geyseleer (CFO and deputy CEO), Matteo Attrovio (CIO), Danilo Calabrò (Europe South), Donato Carparelli (CTO), Patrick Hess (Europe North), Vikén Martarian (Americas and Escalators), Hugo Martinho (Human Resources), Meinolf Pohle (China), and Robert Seakins (Asia Pacific).

More information: group.schindler.com/en