A family-run business, then as now.
The pioneering spirit of the Wirthwein family runs like a thread through the company's development. Values such as consistency and sustainability shape business decisions. As diverse as the business units are, as uniform are the group-wide quality standards. We consistently pursue our path as a quality-leading system partner and global player.
Marcus Wirthwein joined the company in 2005, initially as managing director of Wirthwein GmbH & Co. KG, and from 2010 as CEO of Wirthwein SE. On May 1, 2024, he moved to the Supervisory Board and took over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board from his father, Udo Wirthwein, who had unexpectedly passed away shortly before.
Also on the supervisory board and responsible for the company's success is his mother, Ingrid Wirthwein, who already supported her husband, Udo Wirthwein, with her visionary approach to corporate management.
Wirthwein SE manages, controls, and administers the international Wirthwein Group, performing various central functions. All management and organizational structures support a systematic optimization process through clear responsibilities across all business units and departments.
Supervisory Board
The supervising body of Wirthwein SE
The Supervisory Board oversees the Executive Board and is regularly informed by the Executive Board about current developments and all strategic decisions. Marcus Wirthwein became Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wirthwein SE on May 1, 2024. He is supported by the members of the Supervisory Board: Ingrid Wirthwein, his deputy Edmund Brenner, and Winfried Seitz.
As of September 1, 2025, the Supervisory Board was expanded by two members. With Peter Zürn, Wirthwein SE gains a renowned expert in international sales management, and with Thomas Klofac, a well-experienced expert in the pharmaceutical primary packaging industry and medical technology.
The Supervisory Board of Wirthwein SE, from left: Edmund Brenner (Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board), Marcus Wirthwein (Chairman of the Supervisory Board), Winfried Seitz (Member of the Supervisory Board), Ingrid Wirthwein (Member of the Supervisory Board), Thomas Klofac (Member of the Supervisory Board), and Peter Zürn (Member of the Supervisory Board).
Executive Board
The management of Wirthwein SE
Dr. Ralf Zander has joined the Executive Board as a member on July 1, 2020, and was appointed Spokesman on May 1, 2024. Holm Riepenhausen was appointed to the Executive Board on January 1, 2021, and Thomas Kraus joined the Executive Board on January 1, 2022. The members of the Executive Board are responsible for managing the company, shaping its strategy, and deciding on fundamental issues of business policy.
In addition to his role as Spokesman of the Executive Board, industrial engineer Dr. Ralf Zander is responsible for the “Finance” division. Graduate engineer Holm Riepenhausen is responsible for the “Technology” division. Graduate engineer Thomas Kraus completes the trio as Chief Sales Officer.
The Executive Board of Wirthwein SE from left: Thomas Kraus (Chief Sales Officer), Holm Riepenhausen (Chief Technical Officer), and Dr. Ralf Zander (Spokesman of the Executive Board and Chief Financial Officer).