"Hannes Niederhauser is CEO of Kontron AG and, since March 4, 2024, also CEO of the majority-owned KATEK SE. After completing his studies in electrical engineering at the Graz University of Technology, the Austrian-born manager began his career as a microchip developer and in the embedded computer segment. Before joining Kontron (then S&T), Hannes was the principal shareholder and CEO of the then Kontron AG from 1999 to 2007, during which time the company developed into the world’s largest provider in the field of embedded computing solutions. Hannes consistently drives Kontron’s strategic positioning as a leading provider of IoT solutions."
Sustainable Development Goals
Kontron places great importance on responsible and transparent corporate governance that encompasses all aspects of governance. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, fairness, and transparency in our business relationships.
This is reflected in our commitment to ethical business practices, strict adherence to legal requirements, and the promotion of a culture of openness and accountability. Through company-wide policies and the implementation of compliance measures, we ensure sustainable corporate governance that strengthens stakeholder trust and ensures long-term success.
Kontron aligns its governance initiatives with the ESRS:
Anti-Corruption
100% participation in annual anti-corruption training: Ensure employees in high-risk functions receive annual anti-corruption training.
Cybersecurity
Critical vulnerabilities resolved within one month: Address all critical findings from penetration tests within 30 days.
Security Awareness
90% cybersecurity training completion by 2027: Strengthen cyber resilience through regular employee awareness training.
Management Team
Hannes Niederhauser
CEO
Philipp Schulz
CSO
"The broad expertise of Kontron's global diversity touches almost all areas of life and we are helping to shape the future of us all. From medical technology and satellite communication to the autonomy of vehicles and machines, together with our global customers we are driving forward consistent digitalization everywhere to exploit unimagined potential."
Clemens Billek
CFO
"Financial stability in step with our social responsibility as a company. We are determined to continue on our current path and to further develop Kontron for the benefit of society."
Michael Riegert
COO
"With our outstanding engineers and technicians, we are shaping the future of the intelligent IoT and connecting everything: devices, machines, robots and the people who control them. In the future, machines will take over repetitive tasks so that we humans can concentrate on developing new solutions. This will lead to significant performance and process improvements in companies and also help to counteract the current shortage of skilled workers."
Governance Structure
The Executive Board and Supervisory Board of Kontron are committed to excellent corporate governance and meet investors' expectations for transparent, responsible, and long-term business management. Our governance framework strengthens stakeholder trust and creates long-term value.
UN Global Compact
The UN Global Compact sets standards for human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption. Since 2021, Kontron has been a member and has defined eleven sustainability goals (SDGs). The membership strengthens our responsibility and sustainability strategies.
Compliance
The compliance culture is firmly embedded in Kontron's corporate governance and is anchored in the Code of Conduct, which covers anti-corruption, data protection, and ESG topics. The Group Compliance Office supports its implementation, and all employees participate in mandatory training and regular refresher courses.