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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
September 15, 2026
Claus Ehrenbeck Joins Wienerberger as SVP of Investor Relations
TLDR
- Wienerberger appoints Claus Ehrenbeck as SVP Investor Relations, leveraging his two decades of capital markets expertise to sharpen its edge in global investor engagement.
- Claus Ehrenbeck becomes Wienerberger's SVP Investor Relations on September 15, 2026, succeeding Therese Jander and reporting directly to CFO Dagmar Steinert.
- Wienerberger's new investor relations leader, Claus Ehrenbeck, will help advance sustainable building solutions by strengthening trust with investors and stakeholders.
- Claus Ehrenbeck, who holds a chemistry Ph.D., spent nearly 20 years leading investor relations at thyssenkrupp before joining Wienerberger in September 2026.
Impact - Why it Matters
This appointment signals wienerberger's commitment to strengthening its capital markets engagement, which is crucial for funding its sustainable growth initiatives and maintaining investor confidence. Ehrenbeck's extensive experience, particularly his nearly two decades at thyssenkrupp, positions him well to enhance the company's dialogue with global investors. For stakeholders, this means a more robust and transparent investor relations function that can effectively communicate wienerberger's long-term value proposition. As the building materials industry increasingly focuses on sustainability and innovation, strong investor relations will be key to securing the necessary capital and support for wienerberger's strategic goals.
Summary
Wienerberger AG has appointed Claus Ehrenbeck as its new Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, effective September 15, 2026. He succeeds Therese Jander and will report directly to CFO Dagmar Steinert. In this role, Ehrenbeck will oversee wienerberger’s investor relations activities and capital market communications, a critical function for the leading provider of innovative, sustainable solutions for the entire building envelope, in the fields of new build and renovation, as well as for infrastructure in water and energy management.
Ehrenbeck brings a wealth of experience in investor relations and capital markets. He holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from Heidelberg University and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University (TH) of Karlsruhe. He began his career as an equity analyst at HypoVereinsbank AG and later joined DVFA GmbH, where he advised listed companies on investor relations. In 1998, he became Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at AIXTRON AG, followed by similar roles at HOCHTIEF AG and thyssenkrupp AG, where he spent nearly 20 years. Since 2025, he has worked as an independent consultant, coaching senior management on IPOs and investor relations.
Gerhard Hanke, Interim CEO of wienerberger, commented: "Earning and maintaining the trust of our investors and stakeholders is essential to advancing our long-term value-creating growth strategy. Claus Ehrenbeck brings a proven track record in Investor Relations and a broad international experience that will be invaluable in deepening our dialogue with the global capital markets." With more than 20,000 employees and over 200 production sites, wienerberger generated revenues of EUR 4.6 billion and an operating EBITDA of approximately EUR 754 million in 2025. The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com.
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