Dr Jörg Ulrich (CEO of the Qlar Group) welcomes Thomas Giese as the new CFO. (c) Qlar

The Qlar Group (formerly Schenck Process) has appointed Thomas Giese as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He took over the role from Dirk Scholz in May 2026 and has since assumed responsibility for Accounting, Controlling, Treasury, Tax and Legal. With Thomas Giese on board, the company is focusing on profitable growth and sustainable positive cash flow to further strengthen its investment capacity, delivery performance, and customer service.

Thomas Giese brings more than three decades of international leadership experience in the industrial sector to his role as CFO, along with extensive expertise in strategic business development. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles at Elster, GKN, IFA, BOS and KraussMaffei, among others. “Thomas Giese and I believe Qlar is built on a strong foundation. We want to support our customers in an even more focused way and continue to grow sustainably. We share a transparent and fair leadership approach, defined by clear priorities and consistent execution. Thomas brings a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of industrial operations,” says Dr Jörg Ulrich, CEO of the Qlar Group.

In the coming months, Giese intends to further enhance the company’s financial management and strengthen operational performance in collaboration with the business divisions. “Qlar is backed by dedicated teams operating in a dynamic market environment. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to jointly drive the company’s financial and operational strength forward,” says the new CFO, Thomas Giese.

Since May 2026, the Qlar Group has been part of the portfolio of the private equity investor Everstone. From Giese’s perspective, the new ownership structure supports the company’s further development and creates additional opportunities for growth, investment and greater customer proximity.