Management change
On May 1st 2025, a new management board will take over the management of TENTE International GmbH. André Distel and Thomas Demmerling will take the helm at the company, while the previous CEO Peter Fricke will focus on strategic tasks as Chairman of the shareholders' meeting and on the Board of Management of the TENTE Foundation in the future.
A new start with experience
André Distel and Thomas Demmerling are long-standing members of the TENTE team and have contributed significantly to the success and growth of TENTE in recent years. André Distel, who has been with TENTE for 20 years, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Thomas Demmerling, who has been managing the company’s finance, controlling, human resources and IT functions for four years as Chief Financial Officer, will continue in this role. Roland Dörner remains responsible for the technical management of TENTE International GmbH as Chief Technical Officer.
Reliable partner for the future
TENTE International GmbH is optimistic about the future. André Distel and Thomas Demmerling will continue TENTE’s proven strategy and values and ensure successful cooperation with customers and partners together with Peter Fricke and the entire team.
Peter Fricke: A 25-year success story
Peter Fricke has been instrumental in driving TENTE’s internationalisation and growth in his more than 25 years as Managing Director.
- Under his leadership, the number of companies around the globe has risen from 12 to 32,
- the number of employees has increased from 1,000 to approx. 1,500 and
- turnover grew from EUR 100 million in 1998 to EUR 263 million in 2024.
Picture: Top from left: Peter Fricke, Roland Dörner / Bottom from left: André Distel, Thomas Demmerling
“It’s time to put responsibility in younger hands. André Distel and Thomas Demmerling have shown in recent years that they work responsibly and in a future-oriented manner. I look forward to continuing to work well with them in a new position.”
Peter Fricke, CEO of TENTE
