Change on Endress+Hauser Supervisory Board

The Endress+Hauser Group’s generational handover continues. The Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist has already announced a sweeping refresh of the Executive Board made necessary by the planned retirement of several long-serving members. Now the time is nearing for a change at the helm of the company’s Supervisory Board, with Steven Endress due to succeed Matthias Altendorf in April.

The incumbent President of the Supervisory Board, Matthias Altendorf, has decided not to seek re-election at the Endress+Hauser AG Annual General Meeting on 13 April 2026. He gave the family early notice of this to allow for a smooth succession process. “The family regrets this step but respects Mr Altendorf’s decision,” said Klaus Endress, Chairman of the Family Council, the body representing all branches of the shareholder family.

“It has always been our goal that the presidency of the Supervisory Board should one day be held once again by a young member of the family,” Klaus Endress added. “This moment has now arrived sooner than planned. We – the family and the company – are ready for it.” The Family Council has decided unanimously to recommend Steven Endress for election as the new President of the Supervisory Board at the Annual General Meeting. This underscores the strong bonds between the family and the company.

Steven Endress (47), a grandchild of the company founder, has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2024. He has professional experience in the software and process industries and worked for a total of 12 years at Endress+Hauser UK, ultimately serving as Managing Director. He holds a degree in business administration and an MBA.

The younger generation is also taking on additional responsibility on the Family Council, the most important link between the family and the company. Sandra Genge has been appointed as this body’s Vice Chair, taking over from Urs Endress, and is expected to ultimately succeed Chairman Dr Klaus Endress. Dr Endress, who has headed the Family Council since its establishment in 2001, has announced his intention to step down from this role in 2027.

Sandra Genge (48), a grandchild of the company founder, has been representing the family on the Supervisory Board since 2022. “Her dual role enables her to further strengthen the Family Council’s vital linking function,” said Klaus Endress. A media science graduate with qualifications in marketing and communication management, Sandra Genge was a managing partner of an agency for many years. She currently works as an independent design and communication consultant.

The new President of the Supervisory Board will help drive the company’s strategic development in cooperation with the refreshed Executive Board. The latter’s lineup is changing because of the retirement of various long-serving members.

“The family has been involved in the selection of the new members of the Executive Board at all stages. We have complete confidence in the team alongside Chief Executive Officer Dr Peter Selders,” said Klaus Endress. “The shareholder family will continue to provide the company with a stable and reliable foundation for the pursuit of long-term goals and sustainable success.”

Steven Endress will be supported by the other members of the Supervisory Board. There will soon be a further change in their ranks, with Michael Ziesemer retiring after a 10-year stint. He will be succeeded with effect from 1 May 2026 by the current Chief Operating Officer, Dr Andreas Mayr.

It is the family’s wish that the other members of the Supervisory Board stay on in the interests of continuity. The Family Council has therefore proposed to the Annual General Meeting to reappoint all members whose current term in office is coming to an end.

Matthias Altendorf (born 1967) has been with Endress+Hauser for nearly 40 years. He started out as an apprentice mechanic. Next came studies at university, followed by a stint abroad and further training. In 2009, he was appointed to the Executive Board, taking over as Chief Executive Officer in 2014 and leading the Group in that role with foresight and sound judgment for 10 successful years.

Since 2024, he has overseen the generational handover at the top level of the company in his capacity as President of the Supervisory Board. “Matthias Altendorf has made a decisive contribution to Endress+Hauser’s successful development. This deserves recognition,” commented Klaus Endress.

The family and the company express their gratitude for his contributions, achievements and distinguished service. Matthias Altendorf: “In nearly 40 years of collaboration, we always treated each other with respect. I am grateful for my time at Endress+Hauser and am delighted by the appreciation shown to me by the family and the company.”