Peter Mohnen came to KUKA in 2012 as the Chief Financial Officer and transitioned to CEO in 2018. He served on the Executive Board for a duration of 13 years. As CEO of KUKA AG, he effectively stabilized the company and navigated it through global alterations and challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic and market tensions caused by the war in Ukraine.
“Peter Mohnen has successfully transformed the company into a global, customer-oriented and innovative technology group and led KUKA Group to historic sales and earnings records. We very much regret Peter Mohnen’s departure and wish him all the best and continued success in his future career and life,” says KUKA’s Supervisory Board Chairman Andy Gu.
Peter Mohnen: “I look back on my time at KUKA with pride and gratitude. Together with our customers and partners, we have helped shape automation worldwide, overcoming challenges and driving forward innovations that will shape KUKA Group’s strategy in the years to come. I would particularly like to thank the entire management team – and above all the KUKAns. The spirit that KUKA employees live around the globe is truly unique. Being part of this team has always been something special for me. I am an enthusiastic KUKAn and will remain connected to the company and continue to follow its development, even when it is time for me to open a new chapter.” Peter Mohnen will leave KUKA on July 01, 2025
Continuity and a smooth transition are top priorities for KUKA in order to drive innovation seamlessly and ensure the best service and strategy for customers and partners.
The final details of the succession plan for the position of CEO are being finalized and the successor will be announced shortly.