How can a mechanical engineering company break the €500 million mark despite uncertain times? The Uhlmann Group relies on clear guidelines, such as a common “North Star” provided by the holding company, but at the same time gives the holding companies operational freedom. Performance is achieved through transparency and appreciation: goals are broken down in an understandable way, progress is openly demonstrated, and successes are celebrated together, from “squats” to family days. In the podcast, Niemeyer speaks openly about the use of AI, tariffs, China/Taiwan risks, why free trade and resilience in supply chains remain crucial, and what opportunities this presents for companies.
Matthias Niemeyer (CEO of Uhlmann Holding) holds a doctorate and postdoctoral qualification in mechanical engineering (University of Hanover). After holding positions in top management at Salzgitter AG and as CEO of KHS, he now heads the Uhlmann Group, a lean, controlling holding company with 2,600 employees at 17 locations in 14 different countries. Niemeyer combines many years of management experience with in-depth research: a combination that makes him an expert in industrial performance management, which he has contributed to internationally as a G7 expert, among other things.
