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Frank Stührenberg To Retire As CEO of Phoenix Contact, Succeeded By Dirk Görlitzer

PRIVATEJun 24, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Operating Officer

Company

Phoenix Contact

Dirk Görlitzer
North Rhine-Westphalia

Description

Frank Stührenberg, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Phoenix Contact, will retire at the end of December 2024 after 33 years with the company. He will be succeeded by Dirk Görlitzer, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2020.

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Company

Phoenix Contact

Location

North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

About

Phoenix Contact is a family-owned company with a focus on electrical engineering and automation. The company has a long history and a strong culture of togetherness and responsibility.

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