Meyer Werft boosts management team

Meyer Werft is expanding its top management team as part of its restructuring process. The management board, which has recently consisted of Bernd Eikens and Ralf Schmitz, will be boosted by the appointment of Melanie Freytag as chief financial officer from the beginning of November, and Jörg Heidelberg as chief operating officer from January 1st 2026.  

Freytag will assume responsibility for company finances from Schmitz, enabling him to focus entirely on his role as chief restructuring officer.

Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Klaus Richter, noted: “The expansion of the Management Board is an important step on the path to restructuring the Group. With Melanie Freytag and Jörg Heidelberg, we are gaining two individuals for the Management Board who, with their experience and expertise, will make a decisive contribution to positioning the company for the future and ensuring its competitiveness."