GERMANY –   The Altendorf Group, a global leader in premium woodworking machinery, has announced a strategic restructuring of its leadership team to further align with evolving customer needs and market dynamics.

The new executive team is composed of Matthias Picker (CEO), Ingo Körner (CFO), and Vit Kafka (CSO).

This leadership change reflects the company’s renewed focus on sustainable growth, enhanced customer proximity, and innovation-driven development. Altendorf aims to strengthen its presence in strategically relevant markets, foster values-based corporate culture, and accelerate advancements in digital and connected technologies.

Matthias Picker, the newly appointed CEO, brings international experience from the woodworking and machine tool industries. He is known for his customer-oriented leadership and commitment to technological progress. Ingo Körner, as CFO, adds extensive expertise in strategic corporate management and process optimization. Vit Kafka, who has been with Altendorf for over three decades, will continue to leverage his deep market knowledge and global sales experience to maintain strong customer relationships.

“This realignment positions Altendorf to respond even more effectively to global market challenges and customer expectations,” the company said in a statement. “We are focused on collaboration, innovation, and future readiness.”

Founded in 1906, Altendorf is recognized as a global market leader in premium sliding table saws and is widely regarded as one of Germany’s hidden champions in mid-sized manufacturing.

In photo (left to right): Ingo Körner, Matthias Picker, Vit Kafka