AMAG Austria Metall AG benennt neuen CEO

AMAG Austria Metall AG announces changes in the company leadership

Date: 5 March 2026, Ranshofen, Austria

AMAG Austria Metall AG, a well-known Austrian producer of high-quality aluminum products, has decided on new management appointments to ensure a smooth leadership transition and future company growth.

• Helmut Kaufmann (63), current CEO and experienced leader of nearly 19 years, will leave the Management Board on 30 April 2026.
• Victor Breguncci (51), currently Chief Sales Officer with international experience, will become the new CEO starting 1 May 2026. His appointment runs until 31 May 2029.
• Claudia Trampitsch (48), the current CFO since 2024, has been reappointed for three more years until the end of 2029, showing the company’s confidence in her leadership.
• Alexander Moser-Parapatits (40), Head of Strategy & Corporate Development, will join the Management Board as the new Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (CSIO) starting 1 May 2026, with a three-year term.

The Supervisory Board praised the outgoing CEO Helmut Kaufmann, stating:

„With Helmut Kaufmann, a highly experienced executive will leave AMAG after almost two decades. During this time, Helmut Kaufmann has significantly shaped AMAG, decisively contributed to its strategic development, has taken important decisions for the future, and further advanced the Group as a whole and its specialty products towards technological leadership. On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Helmut Kaufmann for his outstanding achievements and successes for AMAG Austria Metall AG.“

Chairman Alessandro Dazza also welcomed the smooth transition with internal appointments for the management:

„At the same time, we are pleased that with the appointment of AMAG’s Chief Sales Officer Victor Breguncci as the new CEO, the reappointment of Claudia Trampitsch as CFO and the appointment of Alexander Moser‑Parapatits as CSIO, we are able to ensure a seamless generational transition and stability within the Management Board. It is particularly pleasing that the future Management Board team has been formed through internal appointments.“

Helmut Kaufmann shared his farewell message:

„After almost two decades at AMAG, I would like to thank the entire workforce, my fellow Management Board members and the Supervisory Board for the excellent cooperation and for what we have achieved together. In an environment characterized by impressive research results, rapid technological developments and political challenges, AMAG and its specialty products have been successfully positioned as leaders in technology and sustainability in the international market. I wish the new Management Board team and the entire company all the best and every success for the future.“

Victor Breguncci expressed his commitment as the future CEO:

„I am honored by the trust placed in me by the Supervisory Board and look forward to leading AMAG as CEO from 1 May 2026. Together with our team, we will build on the company’s strong foundations and continue its successful development. In what remains a challenging market environment for the European aluminum industry, we will stay firmly focused on our strong customer orientation, the high quality of our products and our recognized position as a reliable premium partner. At the same time, we will further strengthen our sales activities to unlock new markets and applications for our products and services.“

Starting 1 May 2026, the AMAG Management Board will include:

• Victor Breguncci as CEO
• Claudia Trampitsch as CFO
• Alexander Moser-Parapatits as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (CSIO)

About AMAG Group:
AMAG Austria Metall AG is a leading Austrian company producing premium aluminum casting and rolled products. Their products are used in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, sports, lighting, and construction. The company also holds a 20% stake in the Alouette smelter in Canada, known for environmentally friendly primary aluminum production. Another division in Germany produces ready-to-install metal parts for the aerospace sector.

Contacts:
Investor Relations: Mag. Christoph M. Gabriel, BSc, Tel.: +43 (0) 7722-801-3821, Email: investorrelations@amag.at
Press: MMag. Alexandra Hanischläger, MBA, Tel.: +43 (0) 7722-801-2673, Email: publicrelations@amag.at
Website: www.amag.at

Note: The company made these statements based on current knowledge and does not promise future results. External factors may change the outcome. This announcement is informational and not a recommendation to buy or sell AMAG shares.