Blue Cap AG, a Munich-based publicly traded investment company, has announced a significant change to its Management Board. Dr. Henning von Kottwitz, Chairman of the Management Board, will leave the company at the end of October 8, 2026, following a mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board expressed its gratitude for his service and commitment, noting that Blue Cap AG is well positioned for further development, particularly as a result of the transactions implemented in recent years under Dr. von Kottwitz's leadership.
In a move that underscores the company's commitment to continuity and strategic growth, the Supervisory Board has resolved to second its Chairman, Dr. Christian Diekmann, to the Management Board as a member effective October 9, 2026, pursuant to Section 105(2) of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG). Dr. Diekmann will be responsible for strategy and finance. Henning Eschweiler will remain a member of the Management Board as COO, continuing to oversee operational portfolio management, and will additionally assume responsibility for M&A from October 9, 2026.
Dr. Christian Diekmann has been Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Blue Cap AG since 2024. He brings extensive experience in the operational restructuring of medium-sized companies and the management and development of medium-sized corporate groups. His previous roles include CEO of the listed Max Automation SE and CFO of the family-owned Zertus Group. Dr. Michael Schieble, Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented, “We are very pleased that Dr Christian Diekmann has agreed to drive the further development of Blue Cap AG’s business model as a member of the Management Board in the near term and take it to the next level. As Chairman of the Supervisory Board, he has in-depth knowledge of Blue Cap and understands its potential as a listed investment company pursuing the successful Buy-Transform-Sell strategy.”
Dr. Diekmann added, “Blue Cap AG is ideally positioned as an investor in ‘special situations’ to grow in the current economic environment. Many companies that are fundamentally well positioned for the future are increasingly affected by disruptions in industry and structural challenges. We aim to address these challenges through our business model, strengthen Germany as an industrial location and create value for our shareholders. In my new role, I look forward to working even more closely with Blue Cap AG’s highly qualified team.”
The leadership transition comes at a time when Blue Cap AG aims to capitalize on its Buy-Transform-Sell strategy, focusing on medium-sized B2B companies in special situations. The company currently holds majority stakes in six portfolio companies operating in plastics engineering, production engineering, pre-press solutions, life sciences, and business services. With around 2,000 employees across Germany, Europe, North America, and Asia, Blue Cap is poised to navigate structural challenges and create value for shareholders. For more details, visit the company’s website at www.blue-cap.de. The original release is available on www.newmediawire.com.
