- Mr. Andreas Endters will step down and leave Voith at his own request at the end of the current fiscal year, i.e., September 30, 2026.
- Effective October 1, 2026, Mr. Tero Kokko will assume the role of President and CEO of Voith Paper.
- Voith will continue to drive its Paper business to better adapt to customer and market needs.
Heidenheim, GermanyJune 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mr. Andreas Endters has informed Voith’s shareholders and Group management of his decision to leave Voith at the end of the current fiscal year. This request has been approved.
Effective October 1, 2026, Mr. Tero Kokko will join the Voith Group Management Board and, as President and CEO of Voith Paper, assume full responsibility for the Voith Paper business division.
During a career spanning over three decades at Voith, Mr. Andreas Endters has held various international management positions, profoundly influencing the company’s business development. He played a key role in advancing Voith Paper to become a leading technology partner in the global paper industry.
Andreas Endters, President and CEO of Voith Paper, stated: “For 35 years, Voith has been far more than just a company to me. Now, it is time to hand over responsibilities and embark on a new chapter. This is a decision I have made after careful consideration. I am confident that, with its deep technological expertise, excellent team of employees, and strong culture of innovation, Voith Paper has laid a solid foundation for continued future success. I sincerely thank my colleagues for their ongoing trust, collaboration, and the achievements we have accomplished together. I wish Mr. Tero Kokko even greater success in his new role.”
Mr. Tero Kokko currently serves as the Head of Global Pulp Business at the Finnish technology company Valmet. He brings over 20 years of international management experience in strategy, transformation, and business development, and holds a Doctorate in Automation and Control Engineering from Tampere University of Technology.
As the incoming President and CEO, Tero Kokko commented: “The global paper industry is currently undergoing profound change. I look forward to working with the excellent team at Voith Paper to shape the future of the business, support our customers’ development, and build upon Voith Paper’s strong foundation.”
Siegfried Russwurm, Chairman of the Voith Shareholders’ Committee and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated: “Mr. Andreas Endters has made significant contributions to Voith’s development over many years. With his deep industry expertise, pragmatic and steady leadership style, and strong sense of responsibility, he has driven continuous business growth and guided the team through challenging periods. We express our deep gratitude for his contributions and dedication. At the same time, we are very pleased to have identified an outstanding successor early and smoothly. Mr. Tero Kokko’s extensive international management experience and his profound understanding of market and customer needs will provide important support for Voith’s continued development.”
Dirk Hoke, CEO of Voith Group, stated: “Voith Paper has a solid technological foundation and faces significant development opportunities. Going forward, we will sharpen our focus on customer and market needs, continuously optimize our business portfolio, and lay an even stronger foundation for long-term success. I look forward to working closely with Tero to advance this process. I also thank Andreas for his outstanding contributions and steady leadership over many years. His wealth of experience and dedication have left a lasting impact on the company. We sincerely wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
Currently, the global paper industry is under significant economic pressure while simultaneously undergoing rapid technological and structural transformation. Voith is actively responding to these industry changes by continuously optimizing its business portfolio, focusing on customer needs, enhancing innovation capabilities and competitiveness, and increasing targeted investments in future technologies.