Management of the Häfele Group

Proximity to customers and innovative thinking are the characteristics that identified the leadership personalities in Häfele’s family business for generations. Allow us to introduce our company management.

Sibylle Thierer

Sibylle Thierer

Managing Partner (CEO)

Sibylle Thierer assumed overall responsibility for the Häfele Group in 2003 and as such, represents the third generation to oversee the family owned and operated company.

Areas of responsibility

  • Domestic Sales
  • Business Development
Gregor Riekena (CMO)

Gregor Riekena

Managing Director
Marketing (CMO)

Gregor Riekena has been Häfele’s marketing director since October 2011. Since July 2015 he is part of the management team and is responsible for Brand Management, Products and Communications.

Areas of responsibility

  • Brand Management
  • Products
  • Communications
Michael Distl

Michael Distl

Managing Director Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Facility Management and IT

Michael Distl is the latest member of the management team, having joined Häfele in February 2020. He is responsible for the Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Facility Management departments and IT.

Areas of responsibility

  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Law
  • Facility management
  • IT
Boris Katic

Boris Katic

Managing Director Supply Chain Management

Boris Katic joined Häfele's management team in November 2022. He is responsible for the Häfele production plants, purchasing, logistics and quality management. 

Areas of responsibility

  • Production
  • Purchasing
  • Logistics
  • Quality Management