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Group Executive Board

Group Executive Board

Get to know all members of the extended Group Executive Board and learn what drives their passion for GFT.

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Managing Director

Marika Lulay

Co Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO)

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Managing Director

Marco Santos

Co Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO)

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Managing Director

Dr. Jochen Ruetz

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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Group Executive Board

Joan-Carles Fonoll

Group Chief Executive &
Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Christopher Ortiz

Group Chief Executive
Region Manager North America, APAC & UK

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Managing Director

Jens-Thorsten Rauer

Group Chief Executive &
Region Manager Central and Western Europe

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Your career at GFT

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Success stories

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Sustainability