Michele Molon (48) will take over as Group CEO of Stabilo on 1 October 2025.
Sebastian Schwanhäußer (61) will step down from his operational responsibilities as CEO at the end of the current fiscal year and assume the position of Chairman of the Advisory Board on 1 July 2025. During the transition period, CFO Anke Buttler will lead the Group’s operations. This generational shift has been deliberately prepared to ensure stability while welcoming new momentum and perspectives for the sixth-generation family-owned company.
Michele Molon is an Italian national with more than 25 years of international leadership experience across both family businesses and listed corporations. He joins Stabilo from Swarovski, where he had held various global executive roles since 2010 and has been a member of the Swarovski Executive Committee since 2017. Most recently, he served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Swarovski International.
“Michele Molon is an excellent personal and professional fit for us. He brings deep international experience, a profound understanding of family businesses, and a strong connection to brand heritage and markets”
For Michele Molon, joining Stabilo is a values-driven decision. He deeply appreciates returning to a family business environment shaped by entrepreneurial spirit, long-term thinking, anda strong cultural foundation.
Michele said: “Leading three vastly different business units under the roof of a single company is a complex yetincredibly exciting task. It’s a rare opportunity and one I take on with humility and determination. I want to thank the shareholders for their trust. The strength of any company lies in its people, and this one is built on a culture of care, courage, and creativity. I believe in empowering talent, listening deeply, and leading with clarity and conviction.”
Outgoing CEO, Sebastian Schwanhäußer, said: “Michele Molon is an excellent personal and professional fit for us. He brings deep international experience, a profound understanding of family businesses, and a strong connection to brand heritage and markets. His instinct for innovation and creativity gives him precisely the edge we need for further development.”
