Matthias Lapp

CEO (Vorstandsvorsitzender), Lapp Holding SE, Lapp Holding Se Lapp Gruppe

Search every verified Matthias Lapp interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Matthias Lapp became chairman of the board (Vorstandsvorsitzender) of Lapp Holding SE in October 2022, succeeding his father Siegbert Lapp and uncle Andreas Lapp in a generational transition. In a joint video message, Siegbert and Andreas Lapp announced their retirement, with Matthias Lapp and his cousin Katharina Lapp taking over leadership roles. Matthias Lapp expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the third generation and stated his intention to continue developing the company founded by his grandparents, with the goal of eventually passing it to the fourth generation. In a December 2024 podcast interview, Lapp discussed the company's position as a global market leader for connection solutions and special cables. He described Germany as "a topic" for the company, noting that as a globally operating firm, Lapp is somewhat more independent. Lapp contrasted what he described as a different mindset in Asia, saying he sees a lack of "will to achieve, to make things happen, to want a better life" in Germany. He also emphasized that Lapp will remain a family business, stating this is the company's main foundation, and highlighted the advantage of not being bound to quarterly reporting, allowing for long-term, sustainable investment.