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Wienerberger CEO Heimo Scheuch Resigns; Gerhard Hanke Steps In
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Wienerberger AG CEO Heimo Scheuch resigned due to health reasons and was succeeded by Interim CEO Gerhard Hanke, previously CFO and COO Central & East. The company continues its strategic focus on sustainable building materials following a major transformation under Scheuch's leadership.
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The CEO change at Wienerberger creates a leadership gap you can exploit if you offer executive support or strategic consulting in building materials. Gerhard Hanke’s interim role signals steady hands but also a window for rivals and partners to reset relationships.
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