With his current contract coming to an end, Cherry CEO Oliver Kaltner is moving into a consulting role. Rogier Volmer will take over as interim CEO on January 1, as Cherry enters a crucial phase.
According to Cherry, Oliver Kaltner's transition from an active role as CEO to an advisory role is at his own request and comes at the end of his current contract on December 31, 2025. Rogier Volmer will succeed him as CEO of Cherry on an interim basis. Volmer brings over 25 years of industry experience, gained at companies including Haier Europe, Trust International, and Logitech.
"I am honored to take on the leadership of Cherry at a moment of significant strategic opportunity. With a strong brand and a dedicated team, Cherry is well positioned to advance its role in gaming, hybrid-work technology, and digital health. I look forward to building on the foundation created by Oliver Kaltner and working with the organization to deliver sustainable performance and continued innovation," Volmer says.
Oliver Kaltner himself says: "After three very intense years, marked by tough restructuring measures in challenging waters, the time is right for me to step down. Together with an exceptionally dedicated team, we have re-shaped Cherry's true potential, so this iconic brand will be given a positive future direction."
Kaltner will remain with the group as an advisor, particularly during the current decisive phase of the M&A process. Cherry recently announced that it will divest one of its two core divisions in order to use the capital generated to pay off debt and make investments. Oliver Kaltner, who has held leading positions in the gaming industry at Electronic Arts, Sony, and Microsoft, joined Cherry in 2022 (in German).
