Cherry SE Appoints Rogier Volmer as Interim CEO in Strategic Leadership Transition

The Supervisory Board of Cherry SE has unanimously appointed Rogier Volmer as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Management Board member effective January 1, 2026. Current CEO Oliver Kaltner will leave the Management Board at his own request upon the expiration of his current term on December 31, 2025, but will continue to provide advisory support for the company's merger and acquisition efforts. This leadership transition comes at what company officials describe as a moment of significant strategic opportunity for Cherry SE, a global manufacturer of computer input devices and digital health solutions.

Marcel Stolk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated that Volmer's appointment will continue the company's strong focus on revenue and earnings growth. "Cherry continues to be a market leader in excellence and innovation in both peripherals and digital health offerings," Stolk said. The company expressed gratitude to outgoing CEO Oliver Kaltner for his leadership during challenging years. Stolk commented, "On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Oliver Kaltner for his exceptional leadership over the past challenging years. Under his guidance, significant structural measures were successfully implemented both domestically and internationally, the company's operational profile was sharpened, and the organization was aligned for the next stages of development."

Volmer brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience to the role, including senior positions at Haier Europe, Trust International, and Logitech. At Haier, he most recently led the DACH & Benelux region, delivering a successful turnaround and significant EBIT improvement. As CEO of Trust, he drove a full commercial and organizational transformation that achieved sustained double-digit growth. During his tenure at Logitech, he held multiple General Manager roles across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, consistently delivering strong revenue and profit performance.

"I am honored to take on the leadership of Cherry at a moment of significant strategic opportunity," Volmer remarked. "With a strong brand and a dedicated team, Cherry is well positioned to advance its role in gaming, hybrid-work technology, and digital health. I look forward to building on the foundation created by Oliver Kaltner and working with the organization to deliver sustainable performance and continued innovation." Kaltner reflected on his tenure, stating, "After three very intense years, marked by tough restructuring measures in challenging waters, the time is right for me to step down. Together with an exceptionally dedicated team, we have re-shaped Cherry's true potential, so this iconic brand will be given a positive future direction." He expressed gratitude to the global Cherry team, fellow board members, the Supervisory Board, business partners, and shareholders, and noted his continued involvement as a Senior Advisor supporting M&A processes.

For more information about Cherry SE, investors and interested parties can visit https://ir.cherry.de/en/ for additional details about the company's operations and financial information. The leadership change represents a pivotal moment for Cherry as it seeks to capitalize on growth opportunities in gaming, hybrid-work technology, and digital health sectors while maintaining its market leadership position through continued innovation and strategic development.