Management of the Häfele Group

For generations proximity to the customer and innovative thinking have been the characteristics that have identified the leadership personalities in the family business based in Germany. Here is an introduction to the company management.

Sibylle Thierer

Sibylle Thierer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Sibylle Thierer assumed overall responsibility for the Häfele Group in 2003. She represents the third generation to oversee the family owned and operated company, and is paving the way to the future.

Areas of responsibility

  • Company management
  • Domestic sales
  • Business Development
Michael Distl

Michael Distl

Managing Director Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Facility Management

Michael Distl is the latest member of the management team, having joined Häfele in February 2020. He is responsible for the Finance, Human Resources, Legal and Facility Management departments.

Areas of responsibility

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Law
  • Facility management
Stefan Huber

Stefan Huber

Chief International Business Officer (CIBO)

Stefan Huber joined Häfele in 1996 in the capacity of product manager. Appointed managing director of Häfele Japan in 1998. Joined the company management of Häfele Worldwide in 2006.

Areas of responsibility

  • International Business
Gregor Riekena (CMO)

Gregor Riekena

Managing Director Marketing

Gregor Riekena has been Marketing Director at Häfele since October 2011. He has been a member of the company management since 2015 and is responsible for the areas of brand management, products and communication.

Areas of responsibility

  • Brand management
  • Product range
  • Communication