The Board of Directors of GF has nominated Thomas Hary as new President of GF Piping Systems, effective 1 June 2025. He succeeds Andreas Müller who has assumed the position on an interim basis alongside his role as CEO of GF.

Thomas Hary (44), a German citizen, has held various positions at GF since joining the company in 2005. He began his career in strategic planning at GF Machining Solutions and moved to GF Piping Systems in 2011. In early 2014, he was appointed CFO of the Business Unit Americas. In 2016, he transitioned to GF Casting Solutions as CFO. Since 1 October 2019, he has served as CFO of GF Piping Systems until December 2023. He then took over as Head of the Business Unit Industry/Utility at GF Piping Systems. Thomas Hary holds a Master of Science degree in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Mannheim (Germany).

With a career spanning three GF divisions and deep experience across a wide range of business segments, Thomas Hary brings broad market and product expertise to his new role. He possesses an in-depth understanding of GF Piping Systems, built through many years in operational and key financial leadership roles. Thomas Hary has played a pivotal role in strengthening global cooperation across GF’s international and local organizations.

Thomas Hary will join the GF Executive Committee led by CEO Andreas Müller. The Executive Committee also includes CFO Mads Joergensen and the Division Presidents Michael Rauterkus (GF Building Flow Solutions), Carlos Vasto (GF Casting Solutions, currently under strategic review), and Ivan Filisetti (GF Machining Solutions, currently in the divestment process).