EQS-News: Heimo Scheuch decides to resign early as CEO of wienerberger for personal health reasons, Gerhard Hanke appointed Interim CEO

EQS-News: Wienerberger AG / Key word(s): Personnel
   Heimo Scheuch decides to resign early as CEO of wienerberger for personal
   health reasons, Gerhard Hanke appointed Interim CEO

   10.08.2026 / 14:31 CET/CEST
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   Heimo Scheuch decides to resign early as CEO of wienerberger for personal
   health reasons, Gerhard Hanke appointed Interim CEO

   Vienna, August 10, 2026 – wienerberger, a leading international provider
   of innovative, ecological solutions for the entire building envelope, in
   the fields of new build and renovation, as well as infrastructure in water
   and energy management, announces that Heimo Scheuch is stepping down as
   CEO for personal health reasons with immediate effect. After more than 17
   years at the helm, he has asked the Supervisory Board to accept the early
   termination of his mandate. The Supervisory Board has accepted his
   decision and appointed Gerhard Hanke, Chief Operating Officer Central &
   East and Deputy Chairman of the Managing Board, as Interim CEO.
   wienerberger is now conducting a structured search for a permanent
   successor.

   Gerhard Hanke brings more than 25 years of experience at wienerberger to
   his role as Interim CEO. He served as CFO from 2021 to 2025, has been COO
   Central & East since March 2025, and has served as Deputy Chairman of the
   Managing Board since June 2026. The responsibilities of Dagmar Steinert
   (CFO) and Harald Schwarzmayr (COO West) remain unchanged.

   Heimo Scheuch has served as CEO of wienerberger since 2009, leading the
   company through a fundamental strategic transformation from a traditional
   brick manufacturer into a leading international provider of innovative and
   ecological building material and infrastructure solutions across Europe
   and North America. Under his leadership, wienerberger significantly
   expanded its geographic footprint, and built a strong position in water
   and energy infrastructure alongside its core building envelope business.

   Peter Steiner, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said: "On behalf of the
   entire Supervisory Board, I want to express my profound gratitude to Heimo
   for what he has built in 17 years as CEO. When he took the helm in 2009,
   wienerberger was a brick manufacturer. Today, it is a leading
   international group with more than 20,000 employees, a resilient business
   model spanning the entire building envelope and infrastructure, and a
   clear sustainability agenda. This successful transformation is his
   achievement. We deeply respect his decision to prioritize his health, and
   we wish him a full and swift recovery. Gerhard Hanke is an experienced,
   deeply trusted leader who knows every dimension of wienerberger. With him,
   we are well positioned to ensure continuity and pursue our goals while we
   conduct a thorough search for the right successor."

   Heimo Scheuch, outgoing CEO, said: “wienerberger has been my home for
   thirty years – from my first days as an assistant to leading this group as
   CEO. I would like to thank our customers, business partners and
   shareholders as well as the Supervisory Board, my fellow Managing Board
   members, and the global wienerberger team for their trust and commitment
   over the past years. We have achieved a great deal together, and I am
   proud of every step. I had looked forward to continuing as CEO as planned,
   but the time has come to focus on my health. I am leaving the company in
   the best possible hands and have no doubt that wienerberger will continue
   its success story."

   wienerberger will present its results for the second quarter and first
   half of 2026 as planned on 12 August 2026.

   For further information, please contact:
   Claudia Hajdinyak, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
   t +43 664 828 31 83 | [email protected]

   Alfredo Sibilia, Senior Officer Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
   t +43 664 812 10 72 | [email protected]                          
                                                                   

   wienerberger
   wienerberger is a leading international provider of innovative, ecological
   solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and
   renovation, as well as infrastructure in water and energy management. With
   more than 20,000 employees worldwide, wienerberger's solutions enable
   energy-efficient, healthy, climate-friendly, and affordable living.
   wienerberger is the world’s largest producer of bricks and the market
   leader in clay roof tiles in Europe as well as concrete pavers in Eastern
   Europe. In pipe systems (ceramic and plastic pipes), the company is one of
   the leading suppliers in Europe and a leading supplier of facade products
   in North America. With its more than 200 production sites, wienerberger
   generated revenues of €4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approx. €754
   million in 2025.

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   Language:    English
   Company:     Wienerberger AG
                Wienerbergerplatz 1
                1100 Wien
                Austria
   Phone:       +43 1 60 192-0
   Fax:         +43 1 60 192-10159
   E-mail:      [email protected]
   Internet:    www.wienerberger.com
   ISIN:        AT0000831706
   Listed:      Vienna Stock Exchange (Official Market)
   LEI Code:    529900VXIFBHO0SW2I31
   EQS News ID: 2380036


    
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