23 April 2025
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The Bitzer Group has paid tribute to Christiane Schaufler-Münch, who has died at the age of 90.
When her husband, Peter Schaufler, owner and CEO of the Bitzer Group, died in 2015, she took over as Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Bitzer SE and Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of the Schaufler Foundation.
Last year, she transferred her role as Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board to Dr Martin Brudermüller, great-nephew of Peter Schaufler, former CEO of BASF and current Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Mercedes Benz Group. Dr. Brudermüller will now also take over the role as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Schaufler Foundation. The Supervisory Board has appointed Christian Wehrle as CEO of Bitzer SE for another three years until the end of 2028.
Bitzer is now in the hands of the foundation, ensuring its future independence as an autonomous company.
Christian Wehrle, CEO of the Bitzer Group, said: "Mrs Schaufler-Münch was a unique and impressive personality who, like her husband, significantly shaped the culture of our company. We are all deeply affected by the loss and at the same time very grateful for what Mrs Schaufler-Münch has done for all of us, for the company Bitzer and also for society. We will devote all our energy to continuing the legacy of Mrs Schaufler-Münch and Mr Schaufler in their spirit."
