Rosenbauer’s next chapter with new CFO Jörg Schuschnig
Iain Hoey
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Rosenbauer appoints Jörg Schuschnig as Chief Financial Officer
Schuschnig to take up role by October 2026
Rosenbauer International AG has announced the appointment of Jörg Schuschnig as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
He will succeed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Robert Ottel, who has held the position on an interim basis since July 2025.
According to the company, Schuschnig will assume the CFO role on the Executive Board by 1 October 2026 at the latest.
His appointment will run for a three-year term.
Supervisory Board welcomes new appointment
Christian Reisinger, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Rosenbauer International AG, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Jörg Schuschnig, a seasoned financial expert with many years of industrial experience, to Rosenbauer International AG.
“It also allows us to coordinate better with neighbouring services.
“With his appointment, our executive board is now complete and excellently positioned to tackle the challenges of the coming years.
“Our shared goal remains to successfully continue developing Rosenbauer as the global market leader in firefighting sector.”
Schuschnig outlines priorities for financial strategy
Jörg Schuschnig, designated CFO of Rosenbauer International AG, said: “I am delighted to be taking on this new role at Rosenbauer – a company that, to me, stands for cutting-edge innovation, top-tier quality, and absolute reliability.
“Together with the team, I’m committed to further strengthening Rosenbauer’s financial stability and growth potential.
“A particular focus for me will be embedding efficiency and digital processes into our financial operations and advancing global governance to enhance our international competitiveness.”
Professional background and experience
Rosenbauer stated that Schuschnig brings extensive experience from a range of industrial and leadership roles.
Since 2022, he has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Coveris Group.
His previous positions include Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of BGO Holding, as well as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Bene.
Before that, he spent more than nine years at the Mondi Group, where he was a board member for its Industrial Bags and Consumer Flexibles business units.
Earlier in his career, he held positions at the Mayr-Melnhof Group.
Schuschnig holds a degree and a doctorate in Business Administration from WU Vienna.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
Rosenbauer International AG is a key global supplier of firefighting vehicles, equipment and systems used by fire and rescue services worldwide.
The appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer indicates continuity and potential strategic development within the company’s financial and operational structure.
For procurement officers, fire chiefs and emergency service planners, the leadership transition may influence future investment strategies, production capabilities and global supply coordination across Rosenbauer’s product lines.
As the company continues to focus on efficiency and digitalisation, changes in its financial management could affect delivery schedules, pricing models and resource planning for large-scale fleet and equipment contracts.
This article was informed by information from the following source: Rosenbauer International AG