Markus Siegner will take over the position of CEO of Kögel Trailer GmbH on January 1, 2026. He succeeds Christian Renners, who left the company in September 2025. In his role, he will also be responsible for Operations, Supply Chain, Development and Logistics. His focus is on increasing customer benefits through digital and electronic solutions as well as sustainable management and further increasing the company's productivity.

Markus Siegner has more than 25 years of international management experience in the industry - with proven expertise in operations, global production networks, supply chain management, procurement and post-merger integration. Most recently, as COO of AL-KO Vehicle Technology, he was responsible for global operations with four business units, more than 25 production sites and over 3,000 employees. Under his leadership, the company implemented comprehensive transformation and efficiency programs, including significant productivity and material cost reductions, site optimizations and the operational integration of several acquisitions.

Previously, Markus Siegner held various senior management positions at OSRAM over many years, including COO of a global business unit, VP for Manufacturing & Procurement and other management roles in Europe and Asia. He managed international production and supply networks, achieved significant cost reductions and efficiency gains, established new sites and drove strategic footprint optimizations and digital transformation programs.

„The highly dynamic nature of the international markets requires continuous further development of the company in order to remain successful with new and improved products, processes and sales concepts,“ explains Kögel's new CEO. „Digitalization offers enormous potential for this. Together with the Kögel team and our customers, I want to shape the next successful steps in the areas of products, production and supply chains. For me, the focus is on people - Kögel's success is created by the people who work here with passion.“

In his new role, Markus Siegner plans to consistently pursue the strategic direction of Kögel Trailer GmbH. The focus will be on innovation, sustainable growth, digitalization and the expansion of market presence. This includes programs to increase productivity, the expansion of customer benefits through digital and electronic solutions and the strengthening of sustainable business practices in the interests of the environment, customers and employees.

Picture 1: Kögel Trailer GmbH CEO Markus Siegner

Picture 2: From left to right: Kögel Management - Christian Spengler, CFO; Markus Siegner, CEO; Thore Bakker, CSO

Your contact for this press release:

Isabell Unseld
Public Relations Manager
Phone +49 151 40203941
Isabell.Unseld@koegel.com

Download images (72/300 dpi) and press release as pdf