Continental’s group sector ContiTech has appointed Klaus Kreipe as the new Head of its Surface Solutions business area, effective September 1st, 2025. In this role, he reports directly to Philip Nelles, Member of the Continental Executive Board and CEO of ContiTech.
Kreipe transitions into his new position from Continental’s Tires group sector, where he most recently led the Strategic Transformation Tires program. Prior to that, he served as Head of Original Equipment Passenger and Light Truck Tires EMEA and held multiple senior leadership positions within Continental.
“Klaus Kreipe brings extensive management expertise and international experience to his new role," says Philip Nelles, CEO of ContiTech. "With his strong background in both strategic transformation and operational leadership across different business areas, he is ideally positioned to lead Surface Solutions during a challenging economic environment.
"His proven ability to successfully manage complex projects, build strong customer relationships, and deliver sustainable results will be instrumental in further strengthening our position in global markets. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to drive innovation and competitiveness in this important business area."
Kreipe began his career at Continental in 2001 as a development engineer in Hannover, Germany. Over the past two decades, he has held several leadership positions across Europe and Asia, including General Manager of Continental Tires (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Vice President Marketing & Sales for Asia Pacific, and Head of Original Equipment Truck and Bus Tires. Between 2014 and 2016, he also served as CEO of Eurofit Group, later joining its Advisory Board until 2025.
Kreipe studied Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Automotive Engineering at the Technische Universität Braunschweig, where he graduated as Diplom-Ingenieur. The Surface Solutions business area of ContiTech delivers high-performance surface materials for a wide range of industries, including automotive, furniture, and industrial applications.
