Zurich, June 2, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Bystronic AG has appointed Javier Perez-Freije as Bystronic’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the Executive Board. He will assume his new role on December 1, 2025.
Perez-Freije worked as CFO at the Mikron Group for several years and most recently served as CFO and interim CEO at the Gurit Group. He studied industrial engineering at the University of Siegen (Germany) and subsequently earned his PhD at the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland) in innovation management.
"We are delighted to welcome Javier Perez-Freije as our new CFO," said Domenico Iacovelli, CEO of Bystronic. "With his in-depth expertise as a CFO and his many years of experience in industrial companies, he will make a significant contribution to Bystronic's further development."
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About Bystronic
Bystronic (SIX: BYS) is a leading global technology company in the field of sheet metal processing. The focus is on the automation of the complete material and data flow of the cutting and bending process chain. The intelligent networking of laser cutting systems and press brakes based on innovative automation, software, and service solutions is key to achieving the comprehensive digitalization of the sheet metal processing industry.
