First-time appointed: September 1, 2024
Appointed until August 31, 2026

After completing his studies in International Business Administration at the University of Vienna, Gottfried Neumeister worked as a consultant for Siemens AG Austria. In 2003, he founded flyniki together with Niki Lauda and was responsible for the successful development of the aviation business (until the sale to Air Berlin). In 2012, Gottfried Neumeister moved to DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft, where he held various positions on the Management Board, most recently as Co-CEO (2021-2023). On January 23, 2025, Gottfried Neumeister took over from Stefan Pierer as CEO of PIERER Mobility AG and KTM AG, where he had been Co-CEO since September 1, 2024. He has also been a member of the Executive Board of Pierer Industrie AG since January 1, 2025.

First-time appointed: June 02, 2015
Appointed until December 31, 2025

After graduating from the Montan-University in Leoben, Austria (Business and Energy Management), Stefan Pierer began his career as sales assistant at HOVAL GmbH in Marchtrenk in 1982 and then later on as sales manager for upper Austria and authorized signatory. In 1987 he founded the PIERER Mobility Group in which he acts as majority shareholder and member of the Executive Board. He has been shareholder and member of the Management Board of KTM AG since 1992. On January 23, 2025, Stefan Pierer handed over the role of CEO of PIERER Mobility AG and KTM AG to Gottfried Neumeister and will continue to support him as Co-CEO during the restructuring process. Furthermore, since 2020, he has been member of the Executive Board of Pierer Bajaj AG, which is a majority shareholder on the listed company PIERER Mobility AG.

First-time appointed: January 27, 2025
Appointed until at the end of the Annual General Meeting ruling upon the financial year 2028

Stephan Zöchling began his career at Mondial Congress in 1990 while studying business administration and history at the University of Vienna. After graduating, he moved to London to work in investment banking for HSBC Bank from 1994 to 1997. Back in Austria, his career took him from 1998 to 2010 to Constantia Privatbank, the private equity firm Lead Equities, the brokerage firm RRS Equity Capital Markets and Magna International. From 2011 to 2016, Stephan Zöchling worked in Austria and Russia, first in the automotive division of the industrial conglomerate Russian Machines and then as am Executive Board member of a Russian infrastructure construction company. In 2016, he joined the international exhaust systems manufacturer REMUS and assumed the role of CEO. Stephan Zöchling has been a member of the Executive Board of Pierer Industrie AG since January 1, 2025.

First-time appointed: April 29, 2022
Appointed until at the end of the Annual General Meeting ruling upon the financial year 2026

Rajiv Bajaj holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and started his career at Bajaj Auto Ltd. in 1990 in the “Streamlines Manufacturing Systems” department. In 1995, Rajiv Bajaj changed the department and worked as General Manager and Vice President in the “R + D and Engineering” department. In 2000, as Deputy General Manager, he began realigning the marketing, sales and service interfaces and promoted export initiatives. In April 2005, he became the Managing Director of Bajaj Auto Ltd. Rajiv Bajaj has been a member of the company’s Supervisory Board since 2022.

First-time appointed: April 29, 2022
Appointed until at the end of the Annual General Meeting ruling upon the financial year 2026

After completing her education at the HTL for mechanical engineering and business administration in Wolfsberg, Iris Filzwieser graduated as a graduate engineer at the University of Leoben. In June 2005, she was awarded a doctorate in mining sciences. Iris Filzwieser is the founder and managing director of METTOP GmbH. She also has other roles, including serving as a president of Austrian Cooperative Research, a member of the Board at Deltaakademie, University of Leoben, a member of the jury of the Austrian Research Foundation FFG, a member of the delegates’ assembly of the Austrian Science Fund FWF and a member of the Board at Vienna University of Technology. Iris Filzwieser has been a member of the company’s Supervisory Board since 2022.

First-time appointed: April 29, 2022
Appointed until at the end of the Annual General Meeting ruling upon the financial year 2026

After completing her studies in commerce, Michaela Friepess started her professional career in 1998 as a financial analyst and in business development at GE Capital Bank in Vienna and in Paris until 2003. In September 2003, she joined the PIERER Group. Against the background of her extensive practical experience and specialization in capital markets and corporate governance, she most recently held the position of Compliance Officer. In addition, as a member of the Executive Board of Pierer Industrie AG, she is responsible for Investor Relations and Sustainability. She is also an authorized signatory of Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH. Michaela Friepess has been a member of the company’s Supervisory Board since 2022.

First-time appointed: April 29, 2022
Appointed until at the end of the Annual General Meeting ruling upon the financial year 2026

Srinivasan Ravikumar holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a licensed Chartered Accountant and Tax Advisor. He started his career at Bajaj Auto Ltd. in June 1984 in the Corporate Finance Department. In 1994, he was able to take over as the head of the Business Development Department. Currently, Srinivasan Ravikumar serves as Chief Business Development Officer and is responsible for the Business Development & Assurance Department. He is also a member of the Corporate Management Committee, Investment Committee and Foreign Exchange Management Committee of Bajaj Auto Ltd. His responsibilities include Corporate Strategy, Business Development, Foreign Collaborations and IP Management. Srinivasan Ravikumar has been a member of the company’s Supervisory Board since 2022.

First-time appointed: April 21, 2023

Appointed until at the end of the Annual General Meeting ruling upon the financial year 2027

After graduating from the Johannes Kepler University of Linz (Business Administration), Friedrich Roithner started his career as an auditing assistant at one of the big four leading tax consultancy and auditing companies in Austria (focusing on tax consultancy and auditing). In 1992 he switched to Austria Metall AG and was a member of the Management Board from 2002 until 2006. In 2007, Friedrich Roithner moved to the management board of PIERER Mobility Group and held the position as CFO from 2010 to 2023. On January 1, 2025, Friedrich Roithner left the Executive Board of Pierer Industrie AG to join the management of Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH, the parent company of Pierer Industrie AG.