AUTO1 Group SE, Europe's leading digital automotive platform for buying, selling, and financing used cars, has appointed Jorg Pietzner as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Management Board, effective January 1, 2027. The announcement, made via NEWMEDIAWIRE, follows a decision by the company's Supervisory Board and signals a strategic move to strengthen financial leadership as the Group enters its next phase of growth.
Pietzner joins AUTO1 Group from Deutsche Borse AG, where he currently serves as Managing Director Financial Accounting & Controlling. In that role, he oversees financial and regulatory reporting, accounting, controlling, and key financial processes. He initially joined Deutsche Borse in 2022 as Head of Group Strategy, M&A and Chief of Staff, working closely with the CEO on corporate strategy. Before that, Pietzner spent more than twelve years at UniCredit, including a stint as Head of Group Investor Relations in Milan from 2017 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at UniCredit Bank in Munich, heading Corporate Strategy & Communication and Regulatory Affairs, and later Senior Risk Management. He began his career in 2001 at Goldman Sachs in Frankfurt and London. Pietzner holds degrees in mathematics and physics from Freie Universitat Berlin.
His appointment brings a blend of rigorous financial steering, capital markets experience, and deep expertise in financing and risk management—qualities that AUTO1 Group's leadership deems essential for its next growth phase. Hakan Koc, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, commented: "We were looking for a CFO who combines rigorous financial steering and capital markets experience with deep expertise in financing and risk management, all central to our next phase of growth. Jorg Pietzner brings exactly that from Deutsche Borse and his previous leadership roles. His familiarity with our business is an additional advantage that allows for a seamless start."
Pietzner is not entirely new to AUTO1 Group; he has served on the company's Supervisory Board since June 2026, giving him detailed insight into the business model and growth strategy. This prior involvement is expected to facilitate a smooth transition. CEO Christian Bertermann welcomed the appointment, stating: "I'm delighted to welcome Jorg to the Management Board. He combines strong financial leadership with a clear understanding of our unique business model. I am excited to work together with Jorg and to deliver on our recently communicated long-term strategy and targets as a team."
In his own statement, Pietzner expressed enthusiasm for the role: "On the Supervisory Board I have seen the strength of AUTO1 Group's business, the quality of its team and the scale of the opportunity ahead. The used car market in Europe offers enormous potential, and I believe expanding car financing is one of the Group's biggest opportunities. I look forward to working with Christian and the entire team to deliver profitable growth and create long-term value for our shareholders."
Until Pietzner assumes his new role, CEO Christian Bertermann will continue to lead the finance organization alongside the established finance leadership team. The appointment underscores AUTO1 Group's commitment to expanding its financing offerings, a key driver for future profitability. As Europe's largest wholesale trading platform for car dealers, operating in over 30 countries with 8,600 employees and EUR 8.2 billion in revenue in 2025, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing used car market. For more information, visit www.auto1-group.com.
