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Yanik Cantieni appointed new
Chief Financial Officer at Webasto

Financial expert to join the German automotive supplier as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on June 1.
Executive portrait presenting Webasto's newly appointed Chief Financial Officer for press releases, supporting leadership announcement and investor relations. Yanik Cantieni ©Webasto Group

Stockdorf – June 1, 2026 – The Supervisory Board of Webasto SE has appointed Yanik Cantieni as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 1, 2026. The current Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Joerg Bremer, who has held the position since November 2024, and Webasto SE have mutually agreed to end their collaboration as of May 31, 2026. Bremer has left the company on May 31, 2026.

 

Cantieni, who has more than 25 years of experience in the global automotive industry, will be responsible for ensuring Webasto’s financial management and performance as the new CFO. The top-100 automotive supplier has been undergoing a comprehensive restructuring since 2025.

 

“Yanik Cantieni’s broad operational financial expertise and his many years of international experience will be of great help to us in the ongoing transformation in a volatile market environment,” said Webasto CEO Joerg Buchheim, adding: “Joerg Bremer supported us with his expertise through a crucial phase. I would like to sincerely thank him for that.”

 

Martin Stark, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Webasto SE, added: “The Supervisory Board would like to thank Mr. Bremer for his commitment and extraordinary dedication to Webasto and wishes him continued success in his professional and personal future.”

 

Cantieni added: “I am delighted to become part of Webasto – a company with a long tradition and a promising new course for the future, known for product innovation, customer orientation, collaboration and team culture. My goal is to work together with our dedicated colleagues to set the decisive course for the company’s sustainable stability and future growth.”

 

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