Germany - The Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG has unanimously appointed Bernd Eulitz (53) to be the new CEO of Knorr-Bremse AG. Eulitz was previously a member of the managing board of Linde Group, and as executive vice president, he was responsible for the business in the Americas. He assumes his post on November, 1, 2019.

Prof. Dr. Klaus Mangold, chairman of the Supervisory Board of Knorr-Bremse AG, remarked:  “With Mr. Eulitz, we have won a very experienced strategist with significant international and industrial expertise for the CEO position at Knorr-Bremse AG. As member of the managing board of Linde AG, he has decisively shaped the development of the company over the last five years. In addition, he has significantly expanded the business internationally through foresight, strong leadership and a team spirit. I am convinced that, together with the existing executive board team at Knorr-Bremse, Mr. Eulitz will lead the company with strategic foresight through the dynamic market environment.”