Barbara Gregor

Barbara Gregor (b. 1970) started her career at the thyssenkrupp group after graduating in business management. She held a number of positions in Germany and aboard as well as at the group headquarters (central corporate function of controlling). Between 2002 and 2013 she worked in the group’s stainless steel segment, where she supported the establishment of the Shanghai Krupp Stainless joint venture in Shanghai. Her last role was head of controlling and authorized officer for the thyssenkrupp Stainless International Group. From 2013 to 2015, she was CFO of the apt Hiller Group where she spearheaded international growth and M&A projects. Before joining SMA, Barbara Gregor was CFO of the international operating unit thyssenkrupp Materials Trading and Managing Director (CFO) of thyssenkrupp Materials Trading GmbH, where she was responsible for managing and further developing the areas of Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Risk Management, Human Resources and IT. She assumed responsibility for the SMA board functions of Finance, Legal and Capital Market Communications on December 1, 2022.