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Rieter, a manufacturer of machinery, automation and digital solutions for spinning mills based in Switzerland, has announced that it will adjust its group structure beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This restructuring is in preparation for the company’s acquisition of the Barmag Division of OC Oerlikon, which is expected to be completed in the last quarter of 2025.
Division restructure
Reiter’s Machines & Systems and After Sales Divisions will be merged. Alexander Özbahadir will lead the newly formed Short-Staple Fiber Division, responsible for the short-staple segment beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
Roger Albrecht will head the Components and Technology Division. The reorganization aims to deepen development links between Rieter and its component brands: Accotex, Bräcker, Graf, Novibra, Suessen, SSM and Temco.
Executive leadership changes
Serge Entleitner will step down from the Group Executive Committee Dec. 31, 2025, but will continue to support the company on strategic projects until his planned retirement in 2027.
“Serge Entleitner has been instrumental in the development of the Components Division in recent years. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Serge for his outstanding contribution to the success of our company,” says Thomas Oetterli, chairman of the board and CEO of Rieter.
Upon successful completion of the Barmag acquisition, the Man-Made Fiber Division will be integrated into the Rieter Group. Georg Stausberg will continue to lead the division, report to Oetterli, and join the Group Executive Committee.
Executive Board effective Jan. 1, 2026:
- Thomas Oetterli, CEO
- Oliver Streuli, chief financial officer
- Emmanuelle Gmür, chief human resources officer
- Alexander Özbahadir, head of the Short-Staple Fiber Division
- Georg Stausberg* (post-closing), head of the Man-Made Fiber Division
- Roger Albrecht, head of the Components and Technology Division
*To join Executive Committee after transaction close.