FORTEC Elektronik AG Realigns Management for Strategic Growth

FORTEC Elektronik AG, the German electronics distributor founded in 1984, is undergoing a significant leadership transformation as its Supervisory Board initiates a comprehensive realignment of the company's Executive Management. This strategic move comes in response to challenging market conditions that have forced the company to adjust its forecasts multiple times recently. The decision follows an October 6, 2025 ad hoc announcement detailing personnel changes and represents a deliberate effort to position FORTEC for sustainable competitiveness in an increasingly dynamic electronics distribution landscape. The company maintains a solid financial foundation with an impressive 72% equity ratio and approximately €20 million in net financial assets as of March 31, 2025, providing stability during this transitional period.

The leadership transition includes the departure of Ms. Sandra Maile, whom the Supervisory Board thanked for her many years of service. Christoph Schubert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, emphasized that the primary objective is to appoint new Management Board members who can establish a clear strategic direction and reposition the company to meet evolving market requirements. During this interim phase, Mr. Ulrich Ermel will manage day-to-day operations while receiving experienced interim support to ensure operational stability across the FORTEC Group, which operates subsidiaries in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and the USA. The company specializes in power supplies, embedded systems, displays, and custom developments, having evolved from its origins as an international distributor of standard solutions to its current role as a holding company responsible for group strategy and administration since April 2020.

The Supervisory Board has committed to conducting a structured candidate identification process to find leaders capable of developing the FORTEC Group in a market-oriented manner and establishing a long-term strategic perspective for the coming years. This management realignment represents a critical step toward laying the foundation for sustainable growth and regaining competitive positioning in the electronics distribution sector. The original release can be viewed on www.newmediawire.com, providing additional context about this significant corporate governance development that aims to strengthen FORTEC Elektronik AG's market position and future prospects in the global electronics industry.