René Güntner Appointed as New Chief Financial Officer of the MAPAL Group
The MAPAL Group has announced the appointment of René Güntner as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new role, Mr Güntner takes on leadership responsibility for several critical business functions, including financial accounting, controlling, purchasing, and facility management.
Bringing a wealth of international experience to the MAPAL Group, Mr Güntner expressed his enthusiasm about the new opportunity. “With many years of management experience and in-depth expertise in international companies, I will contribute valuable impetus to the strategic development of the MAPAL Group,” he said. “We are very much looking forward to working together.”
Prior to joining MAPAL, Mr Güntner served as Executive Vice President of Finance, where he was responsible for Group accounting, controlling, IT operations, and the business management of international subsidiaries. His role also included oversight of contract and risk management — experience that aligns well with his new responsibilities at MAPAL.
In addition to his financial acumen, Mr Güntner emphasized his commitment to open communication and teamwork. “I see myself as a financial officer as well as a sparring partner for all areas of the company,” he noted. “Open dialogue and cross-divisional collaboration are key success factors.”
His approach reflects MAPAL’s emphasis on transparency, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across the organisation. With his strong background in both finance and interdepartmental leadership, Mr Güntner is well-positioned to support MAPAL’s ongoing transformation and growth strategy.
Mr Güntner takes over from Matthias Cöster, who has left the company by mutual agreement. MAPAL thanked Mr Cöster for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavours.
The appointment marks a new chapter in MAPAL’s executive leadership and underlines the company’s continued focus on strengthening its global operations through experienced and visionary leadership.
