According to a decision by the Supervisory Board of Salzgitter AG on September 11, Martin will replace Birgit Potrafki, who has decided not to extend her contract as CFO. Potrafki’s current contract will expire on January 31, 2027. Until then, she will ensure a smooth transfer of her duties and responsibilities to Christoph Martin.
Ulrike Brouzi, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Salzgitter AG, said that Martin has many years of experience in various management positions in controlling and finance. Brouzi added that the company expects Martin to continue the financial policy pursued by Salzgitter AG in recent years.
The company thanked Potrafki, who joined the Management Board of Salzgitter AG in February 2024, for her work during her tenure. It said that during her time on the board, she contributed to the implementation of the P28 earnings improvement program, the establishment of a future-oriented financing structure, the development of IT and financial structures, and Salzgitter AG’s inclusion in the MDAX index.
Salzgitter AG CEO Gunnar Groebler said Potrafki had made important contributions to the company’s transformation process, adding that Christoph Martin would ensure continuity by continuing the P28 program.
Christoph Martin has been a member of the Management Board of Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel GmbH and Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH since January 2025. He began his career at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG in production controlling in metallurgy and subsequently held various controlling and finance positions within the company.
Martin studied economics at the University of Duisburg-Essen and holds a master’s degree in tax and commercial law from the University of Münster.
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