Cherry SE Appoints Rogier Volmer as Interim CEO in 2026 Leadership Shift

Cherry SE, the global manufacturer of computer peripherals and digital health solutions, has announced a significant leadership transition effective January 1, 2026. The Supervisory Board has unanimously appointed Rogier Volmer as Interim Chief Executive Officer, while current CEO Oliver Kaltner will leave the Management Board at his own request upon the expiration of his term on December 31, 2025. Kaltner will continue to support the company in an advisory capacity, specifically focusing on the Company’s M&A efforts, ensuring continuity during this strategic shift. This transition marks a pivotal moment for the iconic brand, which specializes in keyboards, mice, headsets, and digital healthcare hardware and software for gaming, office, and hybrid-work applications.

Rogier Volmer brings over 25 years of robust international leadership experience to Cherry SE, having held senior roles at major corporations including Haier Europe, Trust International, and Logitech. At Haier, he successfully led the DACH & Benelux region through a turnaround with significant EBIT improvement, while as CEO of Trust, he drove a comprehensive commercial and organizational transformation that achieved sustained double-digit growth. His tenure at Logitech involved multiple General Manager roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, where he consistently delivered strong revenue and profit performance. Marcel Stolk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, expressed confidence in Volmer's ability to continue Cherry's focus on revenue and earnings growth, emphasizing the company's market leadership in excellence and innovation across its product lines.

In his remarks, Volmer highlighted the strategic opportunity ahead, noting Cherry's strong brand and dedicated team as assets to advance in gaming, hybrid-work technology, and digital health. He aims to build on the foundation laid by Oliver Kaltner, who received heartfelt gratitude from the Supervisory Board for his exceptional leadership during challenging years. Kaltner oversaw significant structural measures domestically and internationally, sharpened the company's operational profile, and aligned the organization for future development. Reflecting on his tenure, Kaltner expressed gratitude for the global team and partners, and he looks forward to supporting M&A processes as a Senior Advisor. For more details, readers can view the original release on www.newmediawire.com, which provides comprehensive insights into this corporate evolution.