Gurit announces changes in the executive board
Gurit announced that Dr. Javier Perez-Freije, Chief Financial Officer and currently acting Chief Executive Officer ad interim, will be leaving the company at the end of November 2025.
Javier joined Gurit in May 2024 as CFO and took on the additional role of acting CEO ad interim by end of October 2024. His steady leadership has been key in maintaining momentum across both people and business operations.
As previously communicated on April 1, 2025, a permanent CEO, Dr. Tobias Lührig, has been appointed and will commence on July 1, 2025. In the meantime, Gurit will initiate the search process for the future CFO of Gurit. The nomination will be announced in due course.
The Board of Directors wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to Javier. His leadership was critical during a transformative period, particularly in the successful execution of the right-sizing efforts and the pivot to its new strategic direction. The Board of Directors thanks Javier for his service and dedication and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
About Gurit
The subsidiaries of Gurit Holding AG, Wattwil/Switzerland, are specialised in the development and manufacture of advanced composite materials, composite tooling equipment and core kitting services. The product range comprises structural core materials, structural profiles, prepregs, formulated products such as adhesives and resins as well as structural composite engineering. Gurit supplies global growth markets such as the wind turbine industry, marine, building and many more. Gurit operates production sites and offices in Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Ecuador, India, Mexico, New Zealand, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Cover photo: Gurit at JEC World 2025
