Katja Ziegler takes over sole management of ESG

Katja Ziegler, Chief Financial Officer of ESG, will take over the sole management of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH from 1 June 2024 until further notice. This also involves the transitional management of the ESG division within the HENSOLDT Group. Managing Director Christoph Otten will be leaving the company at his own request at the end of May to pursue new opportunities. 
"We regret Christoph Otten's decision, as we are losing a valuable manager in him. He has led ESG on a sustainable growth path in recent years and successfully supported the takeover by HENSOLDT. On behalf of the entire Management Board, I wish Mr Otten all the best for his future career," said HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre. "We are delighted that Katja Ziegler is taking on this additional responsibility. In recent months, Katja has provided important impetus for the integration of ESG into the HENSOLDT Group and we look forward to working with her on the Executive Committee," Dörre continued. 

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT completed the acquisition of ESG in April 2024. By combining the highly complementary capabilities of HENSOLDT and ESG, the company will further strengthen its position as a leading European provider of seamlessly integrated solutions. 
Founded in 1967, ESG is a vendor-independent systems integrator and technology and innovation partner for defence and public safety. The company develops, integrates, supports and operates highly complex, security-relevant electronic and IT systems in the fields of defence and security. ESG has established itself as a leading German systems house and plays a key role in important current and future programmes such as FCAS (Future Combat Air System) and the F-35. The company employs around 1,400 people in Germany, the Netherlands and the USA and generated sales of around 330 million euros in 2023. 
 

About ESG
ESG has been one of the leading German providers of design, integration, operation and in-service support of complex, security-related electronic and IT systems for more than five decades. In Germany and internationally, ESG provides products and services for customers from government authorities, the fields of defence, public security and industry. ESG is a certified aviation company for aircraft and aviation equipment for the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) and an aviation engineering company in line with EASA Part 21J, EASA Part 21G and EASA Part 145. As a special systems company for mission avionics, simulation and training, as well as special deployment systems, ESG offers customised solutions. Independent process and technology consulting is one of ESG's key competencies. Technology transfer between markets is what makes a significant contribution to our customers' added value.
Since April 2024 ESG is part of the HENSOLDT Group.

Press contact:
Ulrich-Joachim Müller, Head of Corporate Communications 
+49 (89) 92161-2850
ulrich-joachim.mueller@esg.de

About HENSOLDT 
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach. Based in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a system integrator, HENSOLDT offers platform-independent, networked solutions. Being a technology leader, the company is also driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics and is continuously expanding its portfolio based on innovative approaches to data fusion, artificial intelligence and cyber security. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 1.85 billion euros. Following the acquisition of ESG Group, the company employs around 8,000 people. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
 
Press contact  
Joachim Schranzhofer
Tel.: +49 (0)89.51518.1823
Mail: joachim.schranzhofer@hensoldt.net