Thomas Ricker studied Mechanical Engineering and has been with Krones AG since 1994. After holding various positions in the technical domain, most recently as Head of Research and Development, he was appointed to the Executive Board of Krones AG in 2012.

In this role, he was initially responsible for the areas of Research and Development, Engineering, and the Product Divisions. From 2014 to 2017, he headed the Bottling and Packaging Equipment segment before assuming responsibility for the global sales organization as Chief Sales Officer in 2018.

From 2022 to 2026, he additionally oversaw the Bottling and Packaging Equipment segment and, between 2024 and 2026, was also responsible for the Advanced Molding Technology and Recycling segments.

Since June 2026, Thomas Ricker has served as Chief Executive Officer of Krones AG, while continuing in his role as Chief Sales Officer. In addition, he is responsible for Group Strategy, Corporate Communications, and Procurement.

Uta Anders studied Business Administration at the Technical University of Berlin. She subsequently worked for more than 20 years at thyssenkrupp, where she held various management positions in Germany and abroad, most recently as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Commercial Managing Director of thyssenkrupp System Engineering.

At the end of 2020, she joined Krones AG as Head of Controlling, Accounting and Tax, assuming responsibility for these functions at group level.

Since January 2023, Uta Anders has served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Krones AG. In addition to the global Finance function, she is also responsible for Human Resources and, since 2026, for Sustainability.

Markus Tischer began his career at Krones in 1993 after completing his studies in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. After holding various positions in Research and Development as well as Finance and Controlling, he took over responsibility for Lifecycle Service in 2006.

From 2014 to 2026, he was a member of the Executive Board responsible for International Operations and Services; as of January 2022, his area of responsibility was expanded to include Corporate Research and Development and Digitalization.

Since July 2026, Markus Tischer has served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He is responsible for the Bottling and Packaging Equipment business unit as well as for Global Research and Development and Global Engineering.

Ralf Goldbrunner, who holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering as well as Industrial Engineering, joined Krones AG in 1999. From 2003 onwards, he was responsible for manufacturing operations in Neutraubling and Nittenau; two years later, his scope of responsibility was expanded to include all German plants as well as international production sites. Most recently, he also headed the Steinecker plant in Freising.

He has been a member of the Executive Board of Krones AG since 2014. Until the end of 2021, he was responsible for the Bottling and Packaging Equipment segment. Since January 2022, Ralf Goldbrunner has been heading the Operations division, which comprises all manufacturing and in-house assembly activities for new machines as well as the production of parts for the Lifecycle Service business.

Bülent Bayraktar studied Process Engineering at the Technical University of Hamburg. He subsequently worked for more than 15 years, primarily at GEA Group AG, where he held various management positions, most recently as Executive Vice President.

At the beginning of 2018, he joined Krones AG as Head of the Business Unit Process Technology, assuming responsibility for the Group’s process technology activities.

Since July 2026, Bülent Bayraktar has been responsible for the Executive Board area Process and System Solutions. This area bundles the activities of process technology, intralogistics, as well as Advanced Molding Technology and recycling.

Reinhold Jung began his career at Krones in 1991 with a technical apprenticeship. After eight years in international field service, he further enhanced his qualifications by completing training as a state-certified mechanical engineering technician.

In the years that followed, he held various management positions in Krones’ global service business, including as a member of the management team responsible for After Sales and Service at Kosme in Roverbella, as well as Head of the Middle East and North Africa region within International Operations and Services.

Since 2020, he served as Managing Director of the Middle East and Africa region, based in Dubai. At the beginning of July 2026, Reinhold Jung assumed responsibility for the Executive Board area International Operations and Services.