Stefan Thewalt

Stefan Thewalt is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Finance Europe at Zippo Manufacturing Company since August 2023, Stefan previously held the position of CFO and Head of Finance and Controlling at Hakle GmbH from December 2020 to April 2023. Prior roles include leading Finance and Accounting at VDEh-Betriebsforschungsinstitut GmbH, managing corporate controlling at PwC, and serving as a Senior Controller at thyssenkrupp Business Services GmbH. Stefan's career began at ThyssenKrupp Elevator AG, where Stefan progressed from Management Trainee to Project Manager and Manager in the CIO Office. Educationally, Stefan holds a Diplom in Wirtschaftsinformatik from the Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt.