Agrana Beteiligungs‑AG Announces Management Transition
The Vienna‑listed company Agrana Beteiligungs‑AG has confirmed that Dr. Norbert Harringer will step down from his role on the Management Board effective 31 December 2025, following his own request.
Leadership Change
From 1 January 2026, Chief Operations Officer DI Franz Ennser will assume the portfolios previously held by Mr. Harringer. These include Sustainability, Research & Development, and Quality Management. In addition, DI Ennser will retain responsibility for Agricultural Raw Materials, Operational Excellence, and Purchasing/Logistics/Supply Chain.
The company’s Supervisory Board Chairman, Mag. Erwin Hameseder, expressed gratitude for Mr. Harringer’s contributions to Agrana’s development and noted the continued focus on efficient operations and sustainable growth under the new leadership structure.
Company Overview
- Sector: Consumer Staples
- Industry: Food Products
- Primary Exchange: Vienna Stock Exchange (VIE)
- Market Capitalisation: €709 249 920
- Current Share Price (21 Dec 2025): €11.35
- 52‑Week Range: €10.20 – €13.95
- Price‑to‑Earnings Ratio: –24.46
Agrana manufactures fruit preparations, fruit base, sugar, and starch products for the dairy industry, operating plants in Austria, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Its corporate website is www.agrana.com .
The announced management transition follows a period of strategic focus on sustainability and operational excellence, aiming to sustain Agrana’s market position within the European food‑products sector.
