Circus SE (WKN:A2YN35/ ISIN:DE000A2YN355/ XETRA:CA1) today announced the appointment of a new Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership structure amid the company's global growth and product portfolio expansion. The incoming executive brings over a decade of senior leadership experience in corporate and financing strategy, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and business development, with a focus on new technologies across the aviation and automotive sectors. At Circus, he will apply these disciplines to further the company's strategic objectives.
Nikolas Bullwinkel continues as sole Managing Director and CEO of Circus SE. Claus Holst Gydesen, former Co-CEO, transitions to Chairman of the Advisory Board. Fabian Becker, the former CFO, departs the executive team after nearly five years to pursue his own entrepreneurial path, a decision the company respects and supports. Becker will remain available to the company in an advisory capacity and will additionally join the Supervisory Board of Circus Defence SE.
The new Co-CEO/CFO will be formally introduced at the Q2 Operational Update on July 16, 2026. A confidentiality agreement prevents disclosure of his identity until mid-July. This appointment underscores Circus's commitment to strengthening its leadership as it expands its dual-use technology portfolio for civilian and defence applications.
Circus SE is a German dual-use technology company developing proprietary AI models, autonomous robotic sustainment systems, and a central operating platform. With a globally active portfolio of autonomous meal supply robotics and high-volume serial production live, Circus is building the infrastructure for autonomous food supply. For more information, visit www.circus-group.com.
