# SCHOTT AG leadership transition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/schott-ag-leadership-transition
> Updated: 2026-09-29T11:06:42.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

SCHOTT AG, a specialty glass manufacturer based in Mainz, Germany, has announced that CEO Torsten Derr will step down from the management board on October 31, 2026. The company stated the decision was made by mutual agreement due to personal and family reasons.

Stefan Brandl will succeed Derr as CEO effective November 1, 2026. Brandl, who currently leads the automotive supplier Dräxlmaier and serves on the SCHOTT AG supervisory board, is expected to utilize his experience in leading international organizations. During his tenure, Derr focused on restructuring the company to increase stability by granting more autonomy to individual business units.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: SCHOTT AG announces leadership transition to Stefan Brandl

Stefan Brandl will succeed Torsten Derr as CEO of SCHOTT AG on November 1, 2026, following Derr's decision to step down for personal and family reasons.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schott-ag-announces-leadership-transition-to-stefan-brandl

### 2026-09-01: Achim Schmitt appointed CEO of EHL Group

EHL Group has appointed Dr. Achim Schmitt as CEO, effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Dr. Markus Venzin following a period of strategic growth and international expansion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/achim-schmitt-appointed-ceo-of-ehl-group

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