Thyssenkrupp Steel: Marie Jaroni appointed CEO and extends contract for five years

The Supervisory Board of thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG has appointed Marie Jaroni as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2025, and extended her contract for a further five years.

The current COO and Spokesperson of the Executive Board, Dennis Grimm, will step down from his positions by mutual agreement. “Dennis Grimm assumed responsibility for thyssenkrupp’s steel business during a challenging period,” said Ilse Henne, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board. “He played a key role in shaping a new industrial concept, initiating the urgently needed restructuring, and driving numerous operational improvements. The Supervisory Board thanks him for his contribution and wishes him all the best for the future.”

At the same meeting, the Supervisory Board also extended the contract of CFO Philipp Conze, who has held this position since April 1, 2024, for another five years effective November 1, 2025.

Wilfried von Rath, currently Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at thyssenkrupp AG, has been appointed Labor Director and Chief Human Resources Officer of thyssenkrupp Steel, also effective November 1, 2025.

Interim management structure

As part of the transition, certain executive responsibilities will be reassigned on an interim basis.
Marie Jaroni will temporarily assume operational production management alongside her strategic leadership duties and other functional areas. The vacant position of Chief Production Officer will be filled as soon as possible through a structured selection process. Jaroni’s current area of responsibility will be provisionally managed by Georgios Giovanakis, currently Head of Sales.

“Marie Jaroni and Philipp Conze have the full confidence of the Supervisory Board,” added Ilse Henne. “Over recent months, Marie Jaroni has shown strategic foresight, determination, and great commitment in setting a clear course for thyssenkrupp Steel. As CEO, together with her management team, she now has the opportunity to lead the company into a successful future. Philipp Conze will continue to strengthen performance-driven financial management with his extensive experience and strong engagement.”

Knut Giesler, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented: “Marie Jaroni conducted the decisive negotiations on the restructuring collective agreement in a focused, consensus-oriented, and fair manner — establishing a strong foundation of trust for her new role. Philipp Conze stands for the transparency and clarity we need to move forward.”

Source and Photo: Thyssenkrupp Steel