Circus SE (WKN:A2YN35/ ISIN:DE000A2YN355/ XETRA:CA1) announced today the appointment of a new Co-CEO and Chief Financial Officer, bringing over a decade of senior leadership experience in corporate and financing strategy, M&A, international expansion, and business development with a focus on new technologies across the aviation and automotive industries. The move aims to bolster the company's leadership structure amid global growth and product portfolio expansion.
The incoming executive will focus on corporate strategy, financing, M&A, and international expansion at Circus, leveraging his background in technology-driven sectors. Nikolas Bullwinkel remains sole Managing Director and CEO of Circus SE. Claus Holst Gydesen, former Co-CEO, transitions to Chairman of the Advisory Board. Former CFO Fabian Becker departs after nearly five years to pursue entrepreneurial ventures but will stay on in an advisory capacity and join the Supervisory Board of Circus Defence SE.
The new Co-CEO/CFO will be formally introduced at the Q2 Operational Update on July 16, 2026. A confidentiality agreement prevents disclosure of his identity until mid-July. The appointment underscores Circus's commitment to strengthening its executive team as it scales its AI and autonomous systems for civilian and defence applications.
Circus SE is a German dual-use technology company developing proprietary AI models, autonomous robotic sustainment systems, and a central operating platform. With a globally active portfolio of autonomous meal supply robotics and high-volume serial production, Circus is building infrastructure for autonomous food supply. For more information, visit https://www.circus-group.com.
