Freudenberg Sealing Technologies announced a change in its top leadership on Wednesday, with Dr. Alexander Rozmán assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Dr. Matthias Sckuhr, who is moving to the Management Board of the Freudenberg Group, where he will take on responsibility for Engineering, Data and Artificial Intelligence at the group level.
Rozmán brings extensive international management experience and a longstanding familiarity with the Freudenberg Group to the position. He most recently served as CEO of Freudenberg Filtration Technologies, where he led strategic development and helped drive the company's transformation and international expansion. Earlier in his career, he was a member of the management board of Freudenberg Performance Materials, overseeing strategy, strategic marketing and integration, and served as Head of Global Sales at Freudenberg's Vibracoustic business group. Rozmán also has direct experience with Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, having led its Industrial Services division from 2015 to 2020.
Commenting on his new role, Rozmán said the company's focus remains on strengthening customer performance amid global change, positioning Freudenberg as a source of reliability and innovation for its customers.
The company said the leadership transition is intended to maintain continuity in its strategic direction while reinforcing its position in international markets. Rozmán will be supported by the existing leadership team, including Chief Financial Officer Kerstin Borrs and Chief Technology Officer Gary VanWambeke.
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a global market leader in sealing technology and electromobility applications, serving the automotive and general industrial sectors. The company reported revenue of approximately 2.4 billion euros and around 12,540 employees in fiscal year 2025. It is part of the wider Freudenberg Group, which generated approximately 11.7 billion euros in revenue and employed around 51,000 people across roughly 60 countries in the same fiscal year.