© 2025, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. From a press release issued By KTM Corporate Communications
Stefan Pierer, CEO of KTM AG for many years, is handing over the management of the company to his Co-CEO Gottfried Neumeister. With this step, one of the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturers is strategically positioning itself for the future. Pierer will continue to accompany the reorganization process as a member of the Executive Board with full commitment and will remain part of the KTM family.
Since taking over KTM in 1992, Stefan Pierer has built the company from a regional motorcycle manufacturer into a global brand with legendary status in the motorcycle industry. Today, for millions of fans, KTM stands for innovation, performance and a spirit of adventure like no other brand – values that will remain in focus under the new management.
“For me, KTM was more than a corporate company: it was and is a passion, a project and a family. The resolution to set the bar again at the helm was not easy. I am deeply convinced that Gottfried Neumeister, with his foresight and strategic commitment is the right selection to take KTM into the future,” says Stefan Pierrer.
Gottfried Neumeister brings extensive business management finesse, adding many years as a board member of Flyniki and Do & Co. He emphasizes: “Stefan Pierrer has created an exclusive company that reflects the hobby and pioneering spirit of all employees. It is my task to maintain this heritage and at the same time innovate. KTM stands for courage, innovation and hobby: values that we will continue to live and bring to the future. Together with our team, we will continue to strengthen KTM and set new criteria for building the most productive motorcycles in the world. »
With the new management structure, KTM is ideally equipped to master the challenges of the future and continue its success story. The focus remains on innovation, performance and the continuous development of a motorcycle brand that inspires millions of fans worldwide. KTM remains focused on redefining the limits of what is possible on two wheels. The company will continue on its path with the same determination that has made it a global icon under the leadership of Stefan Pierer.
About Gottfried Neumeister
After completing his studies in foreign affairs management at the University of Vienna, Gottfried Neumeister worked as a representative at Siemens Ag Austria. In 2003 he founded Flyniki with Niki Lauda and was responsible for the success of Aerition (until its sale to Air Berlin). In 2012, Mr. Neumeister moved to Do & Co Aktiengesellschaft, where he held positions on the management board, most recently (2021-2023) as CO-PDG. Gottfried Neumeister has been co-CEO of Pierrer Mobility AG and KTM AG since September 1, 2024. He is also a member of the board of directors of Pierrer Industrie AG since January 1, 2025.
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