As of 1 February 2012, Rolf Unterberger (45) will join the Frequentis AG executive board as the successor to Christian Pegritz, taking responsibility for sales and marketing. As a sales professional with strong international experience, Mr. Unterberger will build on the success of Mr. Pegritz, who has played a key role in driving both the growth and internationalization of the Frequentis group of companies over the past 20 years.
Frequentis AG is an international supplier of communication and information systems in two business segments: air traffic management (civil and military) and public safety & transport (police, fire, and ambulance services; inland and maritime shipping; rail). The company is the global market leader in voice communication systems for air traffic control, with a market share of 30%.
Frequentis exports 90% of its products and services, which underlines the key importance of the executive board’s sales and marketing role in further expanding the corporate group.
Vast sales experience
Rolf Unterberger can call on over 20 years experience in various senior management
Commenting on his new colleague, Frequentis CEO Hannes Bardach said, “The Frequentis executive board will benefit enormously from Rolf Unterberger’s vast sales experience and track record of success in international markets, particularly in our focus region Asia.”
In taking on his new responsibilities, Rolf Unterberger can call on over 20 years experience in various senior management positions. He also has a strong international pedigree, which includes six years in China and Indonesia. He spent the last three years working as an executive partner and managing director of Accenture in Munich.
Mr. Unterberger expects to draw on both his operational and consultancy experience in his new management position: “I’ve long associated the name Frequentis with innovation and a strong market presence. My predecessor – Mr. Christian Pegritz – has brought an extraordinary era of sales success to the company. I look forward to building on this foundation and further extending the Frequentis footprint in international markets.”
Intermediate transition
Mr. Pegritz will stay on the board until the end of June 2012, and the intermediate transition phase will ensure continuity in both the direction of the company and its market activities.
He will also remain in an advisory role once this transition is complete. The other executive board positions remain unchanged, with Hannes Bardach as CEO, Sylvia Bardach responsible for financial management and HR, and Hermann Mattanovich responsible for technology and R&D.
