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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide.
Appointment effective November 2025; reporting directly to Philip Nelles, head of Continental group sector ContiTech. Brings extensive leadership experience from different positions in the Asia Pacific region.
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Continental AG appointed Christian Kötz (55) as new chief executive officer and chairman of the Executive Board effective January 1, 2026. Nikolai Setzer (54) will step down from the Executive Board by mutual agreement on December 31, 2025, after more than 16 years as a board member and five years as CEO. This step comes as planned on the back of the significant progress made with Continental’s realignment and transformation into a pure-play tire company.
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At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Continental AG appointed Christian Kötz as new chief executive officer and chairman of the Executive Board effective January 1, 2026. Nikolai Setzer will step down from the Executive Board by mutual agreement on December 31, 2025. In a joint interview, both explain why now is the right time for the leadership change and how the handover will take place. Nikolai Setzer reflects on nearly three decades at Continental, while Christian Kötz shares his strategic priorities for the future.
