Steven Endress to take over as Supervisory Board president at Endress+Hauser

Endress+Hauser is preparing a change at the top of its Supervisory Board as part of a broader generational transition in the family-owned group. Steven Endress is set to succeed Matthias Altendorf as President of the Supervisory Board in April 2026, subject to approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting on 13 April.

Altendorf, who currently holds the post, has decided not to seek re-election. He informed the shareholder family at an early stage to allow for an orderly succession process. “The family regrets this step but respects Mr Altendorf’s decision,” said Klaus Endress, Chairman of the Family Council, which represents the shareholder family.

The Family Council has unanimously decided to recommend Steven Endress for election. “It has always been our goal that the presidency of the Supervisory Board should one day be held once again by a young member of the family,” Klaus Endress said. “This moment has now arrived sooner than planned. We – the family and the company – are ready for it.”

Steven Endress, 47, is a grandchild of the company’s founder and has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2024. He has professional experience in the software and process industries and spent 12 years at Endress+Hauser UK, most recently as managing director. He holds a degree in business administration and an MBA.

Changes are also underway within the Family Council, which acts as the main link between the family and the company. Sandra Genge has been appointed Vice Chair, taking over from Urs Endress, and is expected to eventually succeed Dr Klaus Endress as Chair. Dr Endress, who has led the Family Council since its establishment in 2001, has announced his intention to step down in 2027.

Sandra Genge, 48, also a grandchild of the founder, has represented the family on the Supervisory Board since 2022. “Her dual role enables her to further strengthen the Family Council’s vital linking function,” Klaus Endress said. A media science graduate with qualifications in marketing and communication management, she previously worked as a managing partner of an agency and is now an independent design and communication consultant.

The changes at supervisory level come alongside a broader refresh of the Executive Board, driven by the planned retirement of several long-serving members. “The family has been involved in the selection of the new members of the Executive Board at all stages. We have complete confidence in the team alongside Chief Executive Officer Dr Peter Selders,” Klaus Endress said. “The shareholder family will continue to provide the company with a stable and reliable foundation for the pursuit of long-term goals and sustainable success.”

Further changes are also expected on the Supervisory Board. Michael Ziesemer will retire after ten years in the role and will be succeeded from 1 May 2026 by the current Chief Operating Officer, Dr Andreas Mayr. The Family Council has proposed that the remaining members whose terms are ending be reappointed in the interest of continuity.

Matthias Altendorf, born in 1967, has spent nearly 40 years at Endress+Hauser, starting as an apprentice mechanic before moving into management and joining the Executive Board in 2009. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 2014 for ten years and has overseen the generational transition as Supervisory Board President since 2024. “Matthias Altendorf has made a decisive contribution to Endress+Hauser’s successful development. This deserves recognition,” Klaus Endress said.

Altendorf commented: “In nearly 40 years of collaboration, we always treated each other with respect. I am grateful for my time at Endress+Hauser and am delighted by the appreciation shown to me by the family and the company.”

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