Leadership Update at Montana Aerospace
Continuity, Transition, and Focus on the Future
Montana Aerospace is entering the next phase of its development with a clear leadership setup and strong expertise at the top:
Following the strategic shift from a formerly diversified company—with activities spanning the Segments Energy, E-Mobility, and Aerostructures—Montana Aerospace has successfully transformed into a pure aerospace company this year. This strategic realignment is now also reflected in changes within the company’s management structure.
Patrick Maurer (left) has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Montana Aerospace Group, following a structured and orderly handover from the formerly Co-CEO & CFO Michael Pistauer (right) who is transitioning into the Supervisory Board, where he will increasingly focus on strategic matters for the Montana Aerospace Group.
Michael Pistauer
As former Co-CEO and CFO, with responsibility for the former Energy and E-Mobility segments, which were divested as part of the portfolio transformation into a pure aerospace company, he now supports the company in his new role as a member of the Board of Directors.
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Kai Arndt (right) will remain our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assume the role of sole CEO with immediate effect. He will be responsible for the next phase of the company's development and, in particular, will steer the strategic direction and further development of the group.
Our Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Vicky Welvaert (center) will also continue to play a central role in shaping our human resources and communications strategy, as well as in the areas of ESG.
Together, our new leadership team reflects stability, experience, and a clear focus on the long-term development of Montana Aerospace.
In conversation with Patrick Maurer
As Patrick takes on his role at Montana Aerospace, he shares his perspective on Aerospace, long-term value creation, and the priorities that will shape the company going forward.
What does Aerospace mean to you—personally and professionally?
What will be important to you in strengthening our aerospace focus and supporting long-term value creation?
How do you see your role as CFO contributing to the future development of Montana Aerospace, and what will be important to you in this role?
[Personal Message: As you step into this new role what message would you like to share with our colleagues worldwide?]
Patrick Maurer has more than 15 years of international finance experience and holds a Master’s degree from the Vienna University of Economics and Business as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before becoming CFO of Montana Aerospace AG in early 2026, he served as Group CFO of Asco Industries from 2023 to 2025, following his role as Finance Director at Montana Aerospace AG from 2022 to 2023. Earlier in his career, he worked in management consulting and held senior finance roles in industry, gaining additional experience in private equity.
Building on Experience, Looking Ahead
On behalf of the entire Montana Aerospace team, we would like to sincerely thank Michael Pistauer for the trusting and successful collaboration over the past years. At the same time, we warmly welcome Patrick Maurer in his new role as Chief Financial Officer of Montana Aerospace and wish him, as well as Kai Arndt in his role as sole CEO of Montana Aerospace, continued success.