Change at the helm of the road paver specialist

Dr Christian Pawlik left Joseph Vögele AG after 24 years. Under his leadership, the manufacturer of road pavers rose to become the global market leader. His successor, Dr Michael Kulok, took over his responsibilities on 1 December 2024.

New CEO at the helm of Joseph Vögele AG: Dr Christian Pawlik (right) retired from the company and handed over his responsibilities as CEO to Dr Michael Kulok
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Dr Christian Pawlik began his well-earned retirement with effect from 30.11.2024 after more than two decades at the helm of Joseph Vögele AG. He joined the company to take on the position of CEO in 2000. He set the course for the the paver specialist's ongoing success by introducing a fundamentally new production concept based on modular systems. Pawlik also demonstrated strategic foresight with the restructuring and realignment of production according to the flow principle that went hand-in hand with the construction of the new factory in Ludwigshafen-Rheingönheim in 2010. Thanks to his policy of continuous investment in production systems, quality management and spare parts supply, Vögele currently operates the world’s most modern factory for the production of road pavers. 

 

The new CEO is committed to ensuring ongoing success

Dr Michael Kulok, formerly CEO at the Austrian battery technology concern Kreisel Electric GmbH, took the helm at the company with effect from 1 December 2024. “Vögele combines pioneering spirit with long-established traditional values and has undergone a series of extraordinary developments over the years. I am now looking forward to maintaining this successful course together with the strong team here at Vögele,” said Dr Kulok.

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