Alfred Felder

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Zumtobel

Search every verified Alfred Felder interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Alfred Felder, CEO of Zumtobel, presented the company's annual financial results for 2021/22, describing it as an "extraordinary successful financial year" despite challenges including the war in Ukraine, rising raw material prices, interrupted supply chains, and a shortage of semiconductor components. He reported that revenue rose to 1.148 billion euros, exceeding pre-corona levels, and that EBIT of 61 million euros represented the best operating result in five years, with an EBIT margin of 5.3 percent. Felder attributed the performance to the company's corporate strategy focused on innovation, digitalization, and sustainability, and noted that Zumtobel had suspended all business activities in Russia. Felder also discussed ongoing strategic initiatives, including the implementation of a new customer relationship management system and the appointment of Marcus Franz as Chief Digital Transformation Officer to drive digital transformation. He stated that the company aims to achieve climate neutrality in its own plants by 2025, work with suppliers on sustainable procurement, and commit to a circular economy model. In earlier half-year results for 2021/22, Felder noted that the global market environment remained challenging, but expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage supply chain issues and achieve a 5 percent EBIT margin target.