Changes in the Board of Directors of the Franke Group

03.07.2026 | from Franke Holding AG

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03.07.2026, Following the unexpected death of Alexander Pieper, who until then was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Franke Holding AG, Michael Pieper assumes the chairmanship on an interim basis.


At the extraordinary general meeting on July 2, 2026, Jonas Theiler was newly elected to the board of directors. During the subsequent constitutive meeting, the board appointed him as vice chairman of the board.

Jonas Theiler (44) has been working for the Artemis Group since 2021 and has been part of the executive committee since April 2023. Prior to that, he worked in the automotive and finance industries. In his role at Artemis Asset Management Group, he is responsible for the areas of financial investments and private participations.

The Franke Group, headquartered in Aarburg, Switzerland, is a leading global manufacturer and provider of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens, chain restaurants, convenience stores, and professional coffee preparation. The company has a worldwide presence and employs approximately 7,600 people in 33 countries. In 2025, net sales amounted to around 2.05 billion Swiss francs. The Franke Group is part of the Artemis Group, Switzerland. More information at franke.com.

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We are driven by the passion to find unconventional solutions for everyday problems. In each of our projects, we strive to achieve unique results with outstanding innovations in technology and design. We search for the one way that makes our products more functional, simpler, more aesthetic—simply wonderful.

Outstanding quality has been one of our most important success factors for over 100 years. Our products are durable, robust, and sustainable. We constantly test and improve, always asking ourselves how we can make a product even better. This commitment runs throughout the entire value creation process.

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Source: Franke Holding AG, Press release

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