Wienerberger CEO Heimo Scheuch resigns on health grounds; Gerhard Hanke named interim CEO
Reuters2026/08/10 12:25- Wienerberger CEO Heimo Scheuch resigned with immediate effect for personal health reasons, ending more than 17 years in the role.
- Gerhard Hanke, COO Central & East and deputy CEO, was appointed interim CEO.
- A structured search has started for a permanent successor.
- Second-quarter and first-half 2026 results remain scheduled for Aug. 12, 2026.
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