Continuing a 165-Year Legacy: Max and Carl Illies Assume Leadership of the Group

After more than three decades at the helm, Michael Illies stepped down from his role as President and CEO and handed over the leadership of the company to the sixth generation of Shareholders. Max and Carl Illies have assumed responsibility for leading the business into its next era, continuing a tradition that began more than 165 years ago. 

Michael Illies will join the Advisory Board of the ILLIES Group and will continue to support the company with his experience and expertise. Together with CFO Stephan Hirschfeld, Max and Carl Illies will form the new management team, which will continue to rely on the proven Group Executive Committee in leading the company. This transition reflects our commitment to preserving the long-term values of a family-owned company while continuously evolving to meet the needs of our customers and partners.

Looking ahead, ILLIES remains committed to serving its business partners as an excellent sales and service organization. Deep customer and market understanding, strong service capabilities, continuous improvement processes, and an uncompromising commitment to quality in portfolio selection remain the guiding principles of our actions.

On behalf of all employees of the ILLIES Group, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Michael Illies for his prudent and steadfast leadership over the past 31 years.