René Güntner is the new CFO of the MAPAL Group

René Güntner is the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the MAPAL Group. In his role, he assumes responsibility for the areas of financial accounting, controlling, purchasing and facility management. "With his many years of management experience and in-depth expertise in international companies, René Güntner will contribute valuable impetus to the strategic development of the MAPAL Group. We are very much looking forward to working together," emphasises Dr Jochen Kress, President of the MAPAL Group.

In his last role as Executive Vice President Finance, Güntner (45) was responsible for group accounting, controlling, IT, the business management of international subsidiaries as well as contract and risk management. “I see myself as financial officer as well as sparring partner for all areas of the company,” he says. “Open dialogue and cross-divisional collaboration are key success factors.”

René Güntner succeeds Matthias Cöster, who has left the company by mutual agreement.