Poppe + Potthoff bids farewell to Christoph Hentzen upon retirement

Werther, Germany, April 30, 2025
Long-standing CFO leaves the corporate group as planned

As of April 30, 2025, the Poppe + Potthoff Group bids farewell to its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Christoph Hentzen, as he enters a well-deserved retirement. His successor, Marco Schmidt, has been part of the management team since September 1, 2024, and will assume full responsibility as CFO starting May 1, 2025.

Christoph Hentzen has been a member of the executive board since 2019 and has played a key role in shaping the financial strategy of the internationally operating corporate group in recent years. With strong professional expertise, foresight, and personal commitment, he has made a significant contribution to the successful development of Poppe + Potthoff.

Key contribution to the strategic alignment of the Group

The management and shareholders of the family-owned company express their sincere gratitude to Christoph Hentzen for his dedicated service: “During his time at Poppe + Potthoff, Christoph Hentzen made a vital contribution to the financial and strategic direction of our group. With his many years of experience, he has helped advance the development of Poppe + Potthoff in a lasting way,” says the management. “We thank him for the trusting collaboration and wish him all the best for this next chapter in life.”

Passing the baton in management

As the successor to Christoph Hentzen, Marco Schmidt brings extensive experience from the international industrial sector. Prior to joining Poppe + Potthoff, he served as CFO of a company in the Netherlands. “With Marco Schmidt, we have gained a recognized financial expert who combines in-depth knowledge with a clear understanding of entrepreneurial contexts. We are confident that he will continue Christoph Hentzen’s successful work in the spirit of sustainable development,” the management explains.

Following the departure of Christoph Hentzen, the management team of Poppe + Potthoff GmbH will consist of Markus Kerkhoff (CEO), Haluk Mehmet (COO), and Marco Schmidt (CFO).