Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) announced the appointment of Viktor Bernhardt as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Bernhardt, a German national, will succeed Javier Perez-Freije, who departs by end November 2025 as previously announced. This leadership change comes as Gurit continues to navigate the evolving composite materials market.
Bernhardt brings more than 25 years of international finance and leadership experience, having held senior positions across multinational corporations, private equity portfolio companies, and family-owned businesses. His track record includes expertise in corporate transformation, restructuring, M&A execution, and strategic growth. His appointment is expected to strengthen Gurit's financial management and support the company's next phase of development.
“I am truly excited to join Gurit,” Bernhardt said. “I look forward to collaborating with the team to drive strong financial performance and contribute meaningfully to the company's long-term success.” Tobias Luhrig, CEO of Gurit, expressed confidence in Bernhardt's ability to contribute to the company's financial strategy and overall success, while thanking Perez-Freije for his dedication.
Bernhardt holds a degree in Business Administration from TA Wuppertal (Germany) and completed executive education at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (France). Most recently, he served as CFO of the KWC Group. His extensive experience in financial management will be instrumental in guiding Gurit through its next phase. The company is confident that Bernhardt will make significant contributions to its financial strategy and overall success.
Gurit specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced composite materials, composite tooling equipment, and core kitting services. The product range includes structural core materials, structural profiles, prepregs, formulated products such as adhesives and resins, as well as structural composite engineering. Gurit supplies global growth markets such as the wind turbine industry, marine, building, and many more. The company operates production sites and offices in Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Ecuador, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
This appointment occurs at a critical time for the composites industry, where financial leadership is essential to navigate supply chain challenges and growing demand for sustainable materials. Bernhardt's experience in M&A and restructuring could signal strategic moves ahead for Gurit. For more information, visit Gurit's website at www.gurit.com or view the original release on NewMediaWire.
