Continental appoints new CFO ahead of supplier’s overhaul

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April 25, 2025 12:39 PM

Continental appointed company veteran Roland Welzbacher to succeed Olaf Schick as chief financial officer as the supplier sheds units to focus on its more profitable tires business.

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