MANN+HUMMEL appoints Christoph Sagemüller as Chief Marketing Officer

Ludwigsburg, Germany, July, 1st 2026 – MANN+HUMMEL, a leading global filtration expert, announces a new appointment to its leadership team. Effective August 17, 2026, Christoph Sagemüller will join MANN+HUMMEL as Chief Marketing Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Committee.

In his new role, Sagemüller will be responsible for shaping and advancing the company’s global brand architecture and portfolio of brands, while driving a seamless and differentiated Customer Experience across all touchpoints, with a particular focus on Digital Customer Experience. With this appointment, MANN+HUMMEL underlines its commitment to further strengthening its customer-centric transformation and its global brand positioning.

Kurk Wilks, President and CEO of the MANN+HUMMEL Group, said: “I am very pleased to welcome Christoph Sagemüller to MANN+HUMMEL. He brings strong experience in brand strategy, customer-oriented business development, product management and digital communication. His proven ability to build high-performing organizations, develop brands and drive customer-focused transformation will be a valuable asset as we continue to strengthen MANN+HUMMEL’s position as a leading filtration company.”

Sagemüller joins MANN+HUMMEL from Mercedes-AMG GmbH, where he most recently served as Head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. In this role, he was responsible for the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport business unit, including governance, product strategy, race car development, sales, customer care, communication and global activation. Having started his career at Mercedes-AMG in Product Management, Sagemüller subsequently held several leadership positions, including roles within the Executive Office, as well as responsibilities for brand management, strategic partnerships and motorsport communications.

“I am inspired by MANN+HUMMEL’s purpose, technological leadership and global relevance, and I am honored to join the company,” said Christoph Sagemüller. “My conviction is that enduring business success is built where innovation, a strong brand and exceptional customer experiences come together. MANN+HUMMEL is uniquely positioned to further strengthen its leadership - not only through technology, but also through the way customers experience and trust our company around the world. I look forward to working with our global teams to elevate the brand, foster lasting customer relationships and contribute to positioning MANN+HUMMEL for the next generation of sustainable growth.”

Sagemüller holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economic Sciences from SRH University Heidelberg, with a focus on turnaround management and global marketing.