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Helmut P.
Merch is currently Chairman of the Supervisory Board at ElringKlinger AG since 2024.
He is Chief Financial Officer at Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH since 2012.
He serves as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Nitrochemie AG, Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty Ltd., Rheinmetall Waffe Munition South Africa (Pty) Ltd., and Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH.
Formerly, Mr. Merch was Vice Chairman at Aditron AG, Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, and Executive Director at Jagenberg AG.
From 1982 to 2023, he was Chief Financial Officer at Rheinmetall AG.
He was also a Member of the Supervisory Board at Nitrochemie Wimmis AG, Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH, American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc., Rheinmetall North America, Inc., Rheinmetall Canada, Inc., and Rheinmetall Automotive AG.
Helmut Merch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ELRINGKLINGER AG | Chairman | 2024-05-15 |
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures large caliber weapon systems and ammunition | Director of Finance/CFO | 2011-12-31 |
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies mission equipment and provides education & training solutions to armed forces, government institutions and civilian customers | Director/Board Member | - |
Nitrochemie AG | Director/Board Member | - |
Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty Ltd.
Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Specializes in the development, design and manufacturing of large & medium calibre ammunition | Director/Board Member | - |
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition South Africa (Pty) Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Helmut Merch
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| RHEINMETALL AG | Director of Finance/CFO | 2022-12-31 |
Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH
Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Develops, manufactures and sells propellants & chemical intermediaries | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-11 |
Nitrochemie Wimmis AG
Nitrochemie Wimmis AG Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures nitrocellulose's and propellants | Director/Board Member | 2020-03-11 |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Rheinmetall AG
Rheinmetall AG Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures armored tracked vehicles, automotive components and defence equipment | Electronic Technology |
Aditron AG
Aditron AG Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures automobile electronics, communications equipment, and other industrial electronic components | Electronic Technology |
Jagenberg AG
Jagenberg AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company with interests in equipment and control systems for the paper and folding carton industries | Producer Manufacturing |
ElringKlinger AG
ElringKlinger AG Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures vehicle components such as cylinder-head and specialty gaskets | Producer Manufacturing |
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures large caliber weapon systems and ammunition | Electronic Technology |
Nitrochemie Wimmis AG
Nitrochemie Wimmis AG Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures nitrocellulose's and propellants | Process Industries |
Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH
Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures armoured tracked vehicles and turret systems | Electronic Technology |
Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH
Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Develops, manufactures and sells propellants & chemical intermediaries | Process Industries |
American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc.
American Rheinmetall Munitions, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Produces training and combat ammunition | Electronic Technology |
Rheinmetall North America, Inc. | |
Nitrochemie AG | |
Rheinmetall Canada, Inc.
Rheinmetall Canada, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies systems and equipment for the armed forces | Electronic Technology |
Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty Ltd.
Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty Ltd. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Specializes in the development, design and manufacturing of large & medium calibre ammunition | Electronic Technology |
Rheinmetall Waffe Munition South Africa (Pty) Ltd. | |
Rheinmetall Automotive AG
Rheinmetall Automotive AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Supplies tiers | Producer Manufacturing |
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH
Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Supplies mission equipment and provides education & training solutions to armed forces, government institutions and civilian customers | Distribution Services |
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