The Supervisory Board of FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft has appointed Henrik Christiansen as interim Chief Financial Officer and member of the Management Board, effective February 2, 2026. This appointment represents a strategic move to maintain operational stability during a period of planned leadership transition. Christiansen, who has been managing finance and controlling functions since November 10, 2025, will continue in this role until the complete replacement of the Executive Board by July 1, 2026 at the latest.
Christiansen brings over three decades of financial management experience to FORTEC, with particular expertise in controlling, accounting standards including HGB and IFRS, and corporate strategy for both publicly listed and private equity-backed companies. His professional focus areas include mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, digital transformation initiatives, and implementing sustainable organizational change. According to Christoph Schubert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Christiansen's practical leadership skills and experience with change management processes will contribute significantly to ensuring the FORTEC Group's stability during this transitional phase.
The day-to-day operations of FORTEC continue to be managed by Ulrich Ermel, Member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer, who now works alongside Christiansen. This management structure was initially announced in corporate communications dated October 8, 2025. FORTEC Elektronik Aktiengesellschaft operates as an international distributor specializing in power supplies, embedded systems, and display technologies. The company has evolved from offering standard solutions to providing customer-specific developments and complete system solutions. Since April 2020, the organization has functioned as a holding company responsible for managing affiliated companies, group strategy, and essential administrative functions.
The company maintains subsidiaries across Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands, reflecting its international operational footprint. FORTEC's shares trade under ISIN DE0005774103 and WKN 577410. This leadership appointment occurs as the company navigates its strategic direction in competitive technology distribution markets, where financial stability and adaptive management are critical for maintaining market position and pursuing growth opportunities. The interim nature of Christiansen's appointment suggests a deliberate approach to executive succession planning, allowing for continuity while the Supervisory Board completes its longer-term management restructuring objectives.
