Eberspächer announced Friday that for health reasons, Marcus Knödler is unable to continue in his role as CEO of Purem by Eberspächer and is resigning from his position as CEO. He will remain part of the division’s management team. Jörg Steins takes over the role of CEO of Purem by Eberspächer.
In future, Jörg Steins will act as COO of the Eberspächer Group and, as CEO, will be responsible for the business activities of all three divisions. Jörg Steins will continue the existing strategy and the successful transformation course, the company said. The 56-year-old has been working for Eberspächer since January 2024 and is already CEO of the climate control systems and automotive controls divisions.
“We are convinced that Jörg Steins will successfully take on the expanded role thanks to his many years of management and automotive expertise,” said Managing Partner Martin Peters. “We would like to thank Marcus Knödler for the trusting cooperation over the past years, his extraordinary commitment and his outstanding work. After a transition period, we will decide together in which management function he will return to the company.”
Marcus Knödler joined Eberspächer in 2016 and most recently assumed sole responsibility for the Purem by Eberspächer Division as CEO. The division has around 35 production sites worldwide. More than 7,100 employees develop and produce exhaust aftertreatment and acoustic systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-road vehicles to ensure clean and quiet mobility.
