Salzgitter Appoints Christoph Martin CFO

Salzgitter AG has appointed Christoph Martin as chief financial officer effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Birgit Potrafki. Potrafki will not renew her contract, which expires January 31, 2027, and plans to pursue another career opportunity; she will remain during the transition. Martin has served on the management boards of Salzgitter Mannesmann Handel and Salzgitter Mannesmann International since January 2025 and previously held controlling and finance roles at thyssenkrupp Steel Europe. Salzgitter credited Potrafki, who joined its Management Board in February 2024, with helping advance the P28 earnings-improvement program, strengthen financing and financial infrastructure, and support the company’s inclusion in the MDAX.

