our Leadership

Executive board
The Viessmann Generations Group is led by the Executive Board - all united by our shared purpose.

Chief Executive Officer and President
Max Viessmann
Max Viessmann represents the fourth generation of the founding family and serves as a CEO and President of Viessmann Generations Group. A visionary leader, he is guiding the company beyond its heating industry roots toward scalable, sustainable solutions for a smarter future. With a strong focus on innovation, technology, and environmental responsibility, Max brings together exceptional entrepreneurs and companies worldwide under one shared purpose: Co-creating living spheres for generations to come.

Chief Investment and Operating Officer
Boris Scukanec Hopinski
Boris Scukanec Hopinski joined Viessmann Generations Group as Chief Investment and Operating Officer in early 2024. Earlier in his career, he gained financial expertise at Goldman Sachs and executive leadership roles at UniCredit. He is passionate about identifying high-potential investments and driving operational excellence to create long-term value across the Group's ecosystem.
With nearly two decades of experience, Boris combines strategic investment insight with hands-on operational leadership.

Chief People Officer
Frauke von Polier
Frauke von Polier was appointed Chief People Officer of Viessmann Generations Group in March 2021. Earlier in her career, she shaped the growth of Zalando SE as Chief People Officer as well as the cloud transformation for SAP SE as COO People. She is passionate about people and organizations in a technology-driven world and firmly believes that any business challenge can be addressed with the right people, leadership, and culture.
Board of directors
The entrepreneurial personalities in the Board of Directors actively support the Executive Board with advice and ideas, oversee its work, and ensure the highest standards of corporate governance and corporate responsibility.
Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors
Prof. Dr. Martin Viessmann
Deputy Chairman