André Danks is the new chief financial officer
Bielefeld. In its scheduled meeting today, the Supervisory Board of DMG MORI SEIKI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT appointed Dipl.-Kfm. André Danks as a full member of the Executive Board effective as of 11 March 2014.
André Danks (37) is responsible for finance, accounting, controlling, taxes, risk management and investor relations. After studying business administration and law, André Danks first worked at Villeroy & Boch AG. In 2007 he joined the DMG MORI SEIKI group (formerly GILDEMEISTER). Previously he was head of capital markets, investor relations and public relations, and he also played a role in drawing up the corporate strategy. Mr Danks also takes part of the credit for the successful implementation of the capital measures in recent years. These measures were an important element in the joint strategy with Mori Seiki Co., Ltd. The Supervisory Board has also approved the single entity financial statements of DMG MORI SEIKI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT and the corresponding consolidated financial statements.
DMG MORI SEIKI AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
The Executive Board
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