KNDS, the leading pan-European land defense systems company, today announced the appointment of Arno Schmitz-Urban as Executive Vice President (EVP) Strategy. In this role, he will be responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s strategic agenda, supporting long-term growth, and strengthening KNDS’s position in a rapidly evolving defense and security environment. Arno Schmitz-Urban brings more […]
continue readingKNDS ernennt Dr. Arno Schmitz-Urban zum Executive Vice President Strategy
KNDS, das führende paneuropäische Unternehmen für Landverteidigungssysteme, gab heute die Ernennung von Dr. Arno Schmitz-Urban zum Executive Vice President (EVP) Strategy bekannt. In dieser Funktion wird er die strategische Agenda des Konzerns gestalten und umsetzen, langfristiges Wachstum fördern und die Position von KNDS im dynamischen Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitsumfeld stärken. Dr. Arno Schmitz-Urban verfügt über mehr […]
continue readingKNDS nomme le Dr Arno Schmitz-Urban au poste de Vice-Président Exécutif en charge de la Stratégie
KNDS, le leader pan Européen des systèmes de défense terrestre, annonce aujourd’hui la nomination d’Arno Schmitz-Urban en tant que Vice-Président Exécutif (EVP) en charge de la Stratégie. Dans ce rôle, il sera chargé de définir et de mettre en oeuvre l’agenda stratégique du Groupe, de soutenir la croissance à long terme et de renforcer la […]
continue readingShaping the future of land defense systems: KNDS presents advanced mission solution systems
KNDS, the leading pan-European land defense systems company, is accelerating efforts in providing complete mission solutions for customer nations by combining its world-class know-how in tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems and ammunition with advanced digital and networked capabilities designed for the battlefield of the future. “KNDS is a highly technology-driven company with eight specialized research […]
continue readingKNDS intends to list in 2026 to support its long-term growth strategy
KNDS Board decides to continue preparations for initial public offering (“IPO”) in 2026, subject to market conditions Dual listing in Frankfurt and Paris IPO will strengthen KNDS’s ability to invest in growth, innovation and industrial capacity Christian Schulz, former CFO of RENK Group, has been appointed to KNDS’s Board of Directors, bringing deep IPO and […]
continue readingKNDS and Leonardo Agree on Joint Product Development
KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS, by Florian Hohenwarter, incoming CEO of KNDS Deutschland, and Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo. This newly-developed artillery system will be based on […]
continue readingKNDS appoints Nicolas Groult as CEO of KNDS France effective 5 January 2026
KNDS today announced the appointment of Nicolas Groult as Chief Executive Officer of KNDS France, effective 5 January 2026. In this role, he will lead all French operations, oversee major programs, industrial sites and the company’s development roadmap in line with the Group’s strategy. Nicolas Groult brings 25 years of senior management experience in technology-intensive […]
continue readingKNDS nomme Nicolas Groult au poste de CEO de KNDS France à compter du 5 janvier 2026
KNDS a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination de Nicolas Groult en tant que Chief Executive Officer de KNDS France, à compter du 5 janvier 2026. À ce poste, il dirigera l’ensemble des opérations françaises, supervisera les grands programmes, les sites industriels ainsi que la feuille de route de développement de l’entreprise, en cohérence avec la stratégie […]
continue readingFlorian Hohenwarter wird mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2026 zum CEO von KNDS Deutschland ernannt
KNDS Deutschland hat heute bekanntgegeben, dass Ralf Ketzel, seit 2020 CEO, am 1. Januar 2026, nach 35 Jahren im Unternehmen, in den Ruhestand treten wird. Sein Nachfolger wird Florian Hohenwarter, derzeit Chief Operating Officer von KNDS und seit April 2023 Mitglied der Geschäftsführung. Ralf Ketzel begann seine Karriere 1990 bei Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (damals KraussMaffei). In […]
continue readingFlorian Hohenwarter appointed CEO of KNDS Deutschland effective 1st January 2026
KNDS Deutschland today announced that Ralf Ketzel, CEO since 2020, will retire on 1st January 2026 after 35 years of dedicated service to the company. He will be succeeded by Florian Hohenwarter, currently KNDS Chief Operating Officer and member of the Management Board since April 2023. Ralf Ketzel began his career at Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (then […]
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