Our corporate culture is still heavily influenced by the shareholder family. Klaus Endress, one of the founder’s sons, led the Group for many years. Today he is President of the Supervisory Board. The family charter has governed the relationship between the family and the company for more than ten years. Established institutions strengthen this solidarity and introduce the young family members to Endress+Hauser. A first member of the third generation has already assumed management responsibility in the company.

The Supervisory Board is the highest-level Group management body. It is selected at the shareholders’ annual general meeting and represents the family within the company. Key decisions require the approval of the Supervisory Board. Two members of the shareholder family are on the Supervisory Board.

The Group’s operational management is in the hands of the Executive Board. It is tasked with translating the corporate strategy into the right decisions for the day-to-day business. The eight members of the Executive Board have clear lines of responsibility. The Chief Executive Officer has overall responsibility.