2G Energy AG, a leading manufacturer of combined heat and power (CHP) systems and heat pumps, has announced a long-planned change to its Management Board. CFO Friedrich Pehle, who has served in the role for nine years, will step down from the Management Board effective 1 January 2027 to focus exclusively on Investor Relations. Martin Laux, an experienced finance executive, has been appointed to the Management Board as CFO effective 1 November 2026. The announcement, reported via NEWMEDIAWIRE, signals the company's commitment to professionalizing its capital markets presence and sustaining its growth trajectory.
The transition comes as 2G Energy AG positions itself for a significant scale-up. The company has set a target of achieving revenue in excess of EUR 1 billion, and the appointment of Martin Laux is intended to strengthen its financial capabilities to support sustainable, profitable growth. Laux brings extensive expertise in value-based corporate management, controlling, M&A integration, and efficiency enhancement at global industrial engineering companies. Most recently, he served as CFO of the Engines business unit at DEUTZ AG, where he was responsible for a business with revenue of approximately EUR 1.5 billion. Prior to that, he held various international management positions within the DEUTZ Group, including implementing Group-wide performance management tools and efficiency programs. He began his career at the BMW Group after graduating in industrial engineering.
Friedrich Pehle's move to a dedicated Investor Relations role is a strategic decision to bolster the company's visibility and positioning on international capital markets. During his tenure as CFO, Pehle made significant contributions to the professionalization of 2G Energy AG, establishing structures required for the next step-change in revenue and profitability. Christian Grotholt, member of the Supervisory Board and founder of 2G Energy AG, praised Pehle's sound judgement and strategic foresight, noting that his guidance provided reliable direction to the company, employees, and investors. Pehle expressed gratitude for his years as CFO and emphasized that the compelling investment story must now be successfully positioned internationally.
CEO Pablo Hofelich welcomed Laux's appointment, stating that his expertise in guiding complex industrial companies through phases of internationalization and organizational scaling will further strengthen 2G's financial capabilities. The company aims to swiftly establish the organizational and capital-markets framework required to support revenue exceeding EUR 1 billion. With more than 1,000 employees, operations in over 60 countries, and net sales of EUR 398.4 million in the 2025 financial year, 2G Energy AG is a key player in the decentralized energy supply market. Its product portfolio includes CHP plants with outputs from 20 kW to 4,500 kW, large heat pumps from 100 kW to 3,200 kW, and peak-load gensets. The company's shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's Scale segment and included in the Scale30 index. For more information, visit www.2-g.de. The original release is available at www.newmediawire.com.
