Sikora sets the future: Christian Frank handed over CEO position to Alaaddin Aydin

Christian Frank, General Manager at Sikora, handed over operational responsibility as CEO toAlaaddin Aydin, also General Manager, effective 1 July. With this step, Sikora is ushering in the next phase of the company’s development while ensuring continuity and a timely, orderly succession. Going forward, Christian Frank will focus within the General Management on the strategic development of Sikora, overseeing a smooth transition, and pursuing potential acquisitions and growth initiatives (M&A).

“By arranging the succession early on, we are creating continuity and ensuring that Sikora can consistently continue on its successful path. At the same time, I am looking forward to focusing more strongly on the strategic development of the company and new growth opportunities in the near future,” said Christian Frank.

Upon assuming the role of CEO, Alaaddin Aydin took over all business areas previously led by Christian Frank – such as R&D, Operations, and Finance – and will be responsible for their further development. Holger Lieder, also a member of Sikora’s General Management, will continue to retain responsibility for sales, service, marketing, and internal services.

“Sikora has a strong team, a clear direction, and promising future prospects in the field of Measurement & Control Systems,” said Alaaddin Aydin, adding: “I look forward to shaping the next steps in our development together with the team and capitalizing on the opportunities that lie ahead.”

In addition to this new role as CEO, Alaaddin Aydin will continue to serve in his strategic capacity as Vice President of Maag Germany. This will allow the perspectives of Maag and Sikora to be combined under one roof and synergies to be leveraged strategically to ensure the company’s continued success. Thorsten Thümen took over the day-to-day operations of Maag Germany as Managing Director effective 1 July.

Following a successful transition phase, Christian Frank will leave Sikora at the end of 2027 at his own request to take on new entrepreneurial roles and challenges outside the group. With this early reorganization and the planned joint transition period, Sikora is laying the groundwork for sustaining the company’s success in the long term.