Gregor Riekena, the company’s current MD, who will become the fifth CEO in Häfele’s history and only the second non-family CEO of the Häfele Group.

The Häfele Group has announced a new CEO as it prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday. 

Sibylle Thierer spent 20 years at the helm of the Germany-based manufacturer and distributor of furniture fittings and architectural hardware, electronic access control systems and LED lighting.

She is now handing over the role to Gregor Riekena, the company’s current MD, who will become the fifth CEO in Häfele’s history and only the second non-family CEO of the Häfele Group.

Thierer is renowned in the industry for her championing of hardware and fitting systems, and their ability to bring furniture to life.

Additionally, Thierer long promoted the importance of light in furniture and rooms, which led to Häfele developing its Loox and Nimbus ranges, both of which continue to inspire the industry with their innovation and capabilities.  

Thierer will remain the chairperson of the Board of Directors, integral to the future decision-making of the Group. The succession to Reikena will be completed by 1 January 2023. 

Reikena joined Häfele as Head of Marketing in 2011 and became Chief Marketing Officer in 2015, supporting the company intensively at both a national and international level. He has overseen the brand strategy of the Häfele Group, as well as the development of its global e-commerce platform. He is now making preparations to move Häfele into its next century of business, by spearheading its Corporate Strategy 2030 project.