Oettinger Brewery Seeks New CEOs - Oettinger Brewery CEO steps down amid wage dispute resolution and industry challenges
Oettinger Brewery, Germany's third-largest beer producer by output, has announced a significant change in management. Stefan Blaschak, the current CEO, will step down in mid-2025. Meanwhile, the company has accepted a mediator's proposal to resolve its wage dispute with the NGG union.
Blaschak's departure was planned, as he chose not to renew his three-year contract signed in 2023. Despite his contentious leadership during the wage dispute, he will remain with the company as chairman of the board of Oe International AG, focusing on the group's long-term strategy.
Under the new structure, management responsibilities will be distributed among multiple executives, overseeing marketing, sales, and logistics. The new CEO, who will take over from Blaschak in mid-2025, has not yet been named. The company plans to expand its management and select a successor at a later date after Blaschak leaves his operational role in summer 2026.
The agreement with the NGG union preserves existing collective bargaining frameworks and offers a modest pay increase likely below the inflation rate. This resolution comes as the brewery continues to grapple with declining sales, a trend seen across the industry.
Oettinger Brewery's management transition and wage dispute resolution mark significant changes for the company. As Blaschak steps down and a new CEO is selected, the brewery looks to navigate the challenging industry landscape with a focus on long-term strategy and employee satisfaction.
