Gurit Appoints Viktor Bernhardt as New CFO to Drive Financial Strategy
Composite materials specialist Gurit has appointed experienced financial executive Viktor Bernhardt as its new Chief Financial Officer, signaling a strategic move to strengthen financial leadership during the company's next growth phase.
Gurit Holding AG has appointed Viktor Bernhardt as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025. The German national will succeed Javier Perez-Freije, whose departure was previously announced for end-November 2025. The appointment comes at a crucial time for the advanced composites manufacturer as it navigates global market dynamics.
Bernhardt brings more than 25 years of international finance and leadership experience to the role, having held senior positions across multinational corporations, private equity portfolio companies, and family-owned businesses. His extensive background in corporate transformation, restructuring, M&A execution, and strategic growth positions him to lead Gurit's financial strategy during a period of significant industry evolution. The company's operations span multiple continents, serving growth markets including wind energy, marine, and construction sectors.
The new CFO's educational credentials include a business administration degree from TA Wuppertal in Germany and executive education completed at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. Most recently, Bernhardt served as CFO of the KWC Group, bringing practical financial leadership experience to his new role at Gurit. His appointment reflects the company's commitment to strengthening its executive team with international expertise.
Bernhardt expressed enthusiasm about joining Gurit, stating he looks forward to collaborating with the team to drive strong financial performance and contribute meaningfully to the company's long-term success. The timing of this leadership transition coincides with increasing demand for advanced composite materials across renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure sectors worldwide.
CEO Tobias Luhrig acknowledged the outgoing CFO's contributions while welcoming the new appointment. The leadership change occurs as Gurit maintains its position as a specialized developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, composite tooling equipment, and core kitting services. The company's product portfolio includes structural core materials, profiles, prepregs, adhesives, and resins, serving global industries from its production sites and offices across multiple countries.
This executive appointment signals Gurit's strategic focus on financial discipline and growth optimization as composite materials gain importance in sustainability-driven industries. The company's global footprint, detailed on their official website at https://www.gurit.com, spans Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Ecuador, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. The financial leadership transition comes as the industry faces both opportunities and challenges in supply chain management and technological innovation.