AMAG Austria Metall AG announces changes in management
Date: 5 March 2026
AMAG Austria Metall AG is changing its top management. After nearly 19 years as CEO, Hon.-Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Helmut Kaufmann (63) will leave the Management Board on 30 April 2026.
The new CEO will be Victor Breguncci (51), MBA, who is currently Chief Sales Officer. He will start as CEO on 1 May 2026. Victor has been part of the Management Board since 2019 and has a lot of international experience in sales and industry knowledge.
Meanwhile, Claudia Trampitsch (48), who is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since January 2024, will continue for another three years, starting earlier than expected, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. Before becoming CFO, she led the Group Accounting and Tax department from 2015 to 2023.
Additionally, Dr. Alexander Moser-Parapatits (40), who was Head of Strategy & Corporate Development, will join the Management Board as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (CSIO) on 1 May 2026. He has been appointed for three years, until 30 April 2029.
The Supervisory Board made these decisions to ensure a smooth change in leadership and to keep AMAG competitive in international markets. Alessandro Dazza, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said:
„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.“
He added:
„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 expressed his gratitude:
„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, the future CEO, stated:
„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.“
From May 1, 2026, the Management Board will consist of CEO Victor Breguncci, CFO Claudia Trampitsch, and CSIO Alexander Moser-Parapatits.
About AMAG Austria Metall AG
AMAG is a leading Austrian company supplying high-quality aluminium products like casting and rolled materials. Their products are used in many industries such as aerospace, automotive, sports, lighting, mechanical engineering, construction, and packaging. AMAG also holds 20% of the Canadian Alouette smelter, which is known for producing aluminium with a strong focus on environmental sustainability. Additionally, AMAG’s components division in Germany produces ready-to-install metal parts for the aerospace sector.
Contact Information
Investor contact:
Mag. Christoph M. Gabriel, BSc
Head of Investor Relations
AMAG Austria Metall AG
Lamprechtshausener Straße 61
5282 Ranshofen, Austria
Tel.: +43 (0) 7722-801-3821
Email: investorrelations@AMAG.at
Press contact:
MMag. Alexandra Hanischläger, MBA
Head of Communications and Marketing
AMAG Austria Metall AG
Lamprechtshausener Straße 61
5282 Ranshofen, Austria
Tel.: +43 (0) 7722-801-2673
Email: publicrelations@AMAG.at
Website: www.amag.at
Notes
The forecasts and statements in this announcement are based on current information and assumptions. If things change, actual results might be different. AMAG is not required to update these statements in the future. Despite careful checking, errors might occur in this publication. It does not encourage buying or selling AMAG shares.
Official documents and images
Helmut Kaufmann image
Victor Breguncci image
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