Dörre has led the company since 2024 and has overseen the implementation of its ‘North Star’ corporate strategy. The strategy focuses on scaling industrial capacity, expanding the software business, targeted internationalisation and the further development of management and corporate culture.
Reiner Winkler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Hensoldt AG, said: “Oliver Dörre has strategically realigned Hensoldt in a short period of time and set an important course for the future. Under his leadership, the company has further strengthened its role as a reliable partner to the German Armed Forces and international customers, while at the same time consistently driving forward its transformation into a scalable, software-driven defence technology provider. The Supervisory Board is convinced that Oliver Dörre will continue to play a key role in shaping the successful development of Hensoldt in the coming years.”
Dörre welcomed the extension and emphasised the company’s long-term objectives. “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board for its trust and for extending my contract. The dynamic global political situation offers Hensoldt great opportunities for growth and at the same time requires a high level of responsibility. Together with our strong team, we will resolutely continue our transformation. We will consistently expand our industrial capabilities and strengthen our software and system expertise. Hensoldt has established itself as a reliable partner for the security of Germany and Europe – I am very much looking forward to further consolidating this position in the coming years.”
The Supervisory Board said the extension sends a clear signal of stability and continuity in a challenging security policy environment. It also supports the long-term implementation of Hensoldt’s strategic growth agenda.
Hensoldt, based in Taufkirchen near Munich, is a leading European defence company with global operations. The company develops sensor solutions for defence and security applications and, as a system integrator, provides platform-independent, networked sensors while advancing defence electronics, optronics and software-defined defence technologies.
In addition to expanding its portfolio of system solutions, Hensoldt is introducing new service models. In 2024, the company reported turnover of €2.24 billion and employs around 9,000 people following the acquisition of ESG GmbH, and it is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
