On 15 November in St. Johann in Tirol, the Egger Group marked an important transition: Fritz Egger – a key figure in the company’s development and international expansion for decades – celebrated his 75th birthday and officially stepped down as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The move closes a long chapter of entrepreneurial leadership and opens a new phase in the governance of the wood-based materials giant, which today operates 22 plants in 11 countries.
Leadership transition at the top of the Supervisory Board
After steering the company alongside his brothers Michael and Edmund from the 1980s onwards, and after assuming the chairmanship of the Supervisory Board in 2000, Fritz Egger has now chosen to retire from his institutional role, following the path of his brother Michael, who left the board in 2022. The chairmanship is now being handed over to Walter Schiegl, former member of the Egger Group Management and Supervisory Board member since 2022.
A decisive contribution to the Group’s global growth
The three brothers took on entrepreneurial responsibility in 1982 after the sudden death of their father, company founder Fritz Egger Sr. With vision and innovation, they transformed EGGER into one of the world’s leading producers of wood-based materials. “With our values of quality, respect and progress, we successfully overcame many challenges and are well positioned for the generations to come”, Fritz Egger stated in his farewell message.
Recognition from the third generation
Michael Egger Jr., representing the new generation within the Group Management, paid tribute to his uncle’s legacy: “Fritz has significantly shaped the company with his strategic vision and entrepreneurial courage. He has always believed that our success depends on the strong commitment of our employees. We want to follow his example and continue to be a company where a handshake still counts.”
The new composition of the Supervisory Board
With the handover completed, the Supervisory Board now consists of Chairman Walter Schiegl, together with Robert Briem, Ewald Aschauer, Michael Stiehl and Alfred Wurmbrand. The board continues to define the Group’s strategic direction and advise the management responsible for day-to-day operations.
