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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
November 10, 2026
AUTO1 Group Appoints Jorg Pietzner as CFO
TLDR
- AUTO1 Group gains a CFO with Deutsche Borse, UniCredit and Goldman Sachs experience to drive profitable growth and shareholder value.
- Jorg Pietzner becomes AUTO1 Group CFO on 1 January 2027, overseeing financial reporting, accounting, controlling and capital markets strategy.
- AUTO1 Group's new CFO brings deep financial expertise to expand used car financing, making car ownership easier and more accessible across Europe.
- Jorg Pietzner, a mathematics and physics graduate, served on AUTO1 Group's Supervisory Board from June 2026 before becoming CFO in 2027.
Impact - Why it Matters
The appointment of Jorg Pietzner as CFO signals AUTO1 Group’s commitment to strengthening its financial leadership as it enters its next phase of growth. With his deep expertise in capital markets, financing and risk management—gained at Deutsche Borse, UniCredit and Goldman Sachs—Pietzner is well-positioned to help the company capitalize on the enormous potential of the European used car market, particularly in expanding car financing. His prior service on AUTO1’s Supervisory Board means he already understands the business model and strategy, enabling a seamless transition. For investors and stakeholders, this move underscores AUTO1’s focus on profitable growth and long-term value creation, which could translate into more robust financial performance and strategic execution.
Summary
AUTO1 Group SE, Europe’s leading digital automotive platform for buying, selling and financing used cars, has appointed Jorg Pietzner as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Management Board, effective 1 January 2027. Pietzner joins from Deutsche Borse AG, where he is Managing Director Financial Accounting & Controlling, responsible for financial and regulatory reporting, accounting, controlling and key financial processes. He brings 25 years of experience in finance, capital markets, investor relations and communications, having held leadership roles at Deutsche Borse, UniCredit and Goldman Sachs. Notably, he served on AUTO1 Group’s Supervisory Board from June 2026, giving him detailed insight into the company’s business model and growth strategy.
Hakan Koc, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said: “We were looking for a CFO who combines rigorous financial steering and capital markets experience with deep expertise in financing and risk management, all central to our next phase of growth. Jorg Pietzner brings exactly that.” CEO Christian Bertermann added: “I’m delighted to welcome Jorg to the Management Board. He combines strong financial leadership with a clear understanding of our unique business model.” Pietzner commented: “The used car market in Europe offers enormous potential, and I believe expanding car financing is one of the Group’s biggest opportunities.”
Until Pietzner takes office, Christian Bertermann will continue to lead the finance organisation together with the established finance leadership team. AUTO1 Group, founded in 2012, operates three brands: wirkaufendeinauto.de, Autohero and AUTO1.com. The company operates in over 30 countries, employed 8,600 people at the end of 2025, generated revenue of EUR 8.2 billion in 2025 and sold 842,000 cars in 2025. AUTO1 Group went public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in February 2021 and is part of the MDAX. For more information, visit www.auto1-group.com.
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