Blue Cap AG, a Munich-based investment company specializing in medium-sized B2B businesses, has announced significant changes to its Management Board. Dr. Henning von Kottwitz, Chairman of the Management Board, will leave the company effective at the end of October 8, 2026, by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board expressed its gratitude for his service and commitment, noting that the company is well positioned for further development, particularly due to transactions implemented under his leadership.
To ensure continuity and drive future growth, the Supervisory Board has resolved to second its Chairman, Dr. Christian Diekmann, to the Management Board as a member with effect from October 9, 2026, pursuant to Section 105(2) of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG). Dr. Diekmann will be responsible for strategy and finance. Henning Eschweiler will remain a member of the Management Board as COO, continuing to oversee operational portfolio management, and will also assume responsibility for M&A starting October 9, 2026. Dr. Diekmann has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board since 2024 and brings extensive experience in operational restructuring and management of medium-sized corporate groups, having previously served as CEO of Max Automation SE and CFO of the Zertus Group.
Dr. Michael Schieble, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented, “We are very pleased that Dr. Christian Diekmann has agreed to drive the further development of Blue Cap AG’s business model as a member of the Management Board in the near term and take it to the next level. As Chairman of the Supervisory Board, he has in-depth knowledge of Blue Cap and understands its potential as a listed investment company pursuing the successful Buy-Transform-Sell strategy.” Dr. Diekmann added, “Blue Cap AG is ideally positioned as an investor in ‘special situations’ to grow in the current economic environment. Many companies that are fundamentally well positioned for the future are increasingly affected by disruptions in industry and structural challenges. We aim to address these challenges through our business model, strengthen Germany as an industrial location and create value for our shareholders. In my new role, I look forward to working even more closely with Blue Cap AG’s highly qualified team.”
Blue Cap AG, founded in 2006, acquires medium-sized B2B companies in special situations, supports their development, and aims to sell them at a profit. Its portfolio companies, headquartered in the DACH region, generate revenues between EUR 20 million and EUR 200 million and operate in plastics engineering, production engineering, pre-press solutions, life sciences, and business services. The group employs around 2,000 people across Germany, Europe, North America, and Asia. For more information, visit www.blue-cap.de or view the original release on www.newmediawire.com.
This leadership transition matters for the business services industry as it signals Blue Cap’s focus on strengthening its investment strategy amid economic challenges. Dr. Diekmann’s operational expertise and continued oversight of M&A could enhance the company’s ability to identify and transform undervalued businesses, potentially leading to more robust portfolio performance and attractive returns for shareholders. For readers, this change may indicate opportunities in the small and mid-cap investment space, particularly in Germany, as Blue Cap positions itself to navigate disruptions and capitalize on special situations.
