Quick Read
- Mark Wright assumed the role of CFO at Schreiner Group at the beginning of 2026, announced on March 5.
- He will oversee commercial activities across four global locations: Oberschleissheim, Dorfen, New York, and Shanghai.
- Wright brings over 25 years of international management and leadership experience, previously serving at Giesecke+Devrient.
- He succeeds Karl Tschacha, who held the CFO role for 15 years and is transitioning to a senior management consultant.
- Wright plans to focus on digitalization, RFID technology, and global expansion to drive growth in a challenging economic environment.
OBERSCHLEISSHEIM (Azat TV) – Mark Wright has assumed the pivotal role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the innovative high-tech firm Schreiner Group, effective since the beginning of 2026. This appointment, announced on March 5, 2026, positions Wright at the helm of the company’s commercial organization, where he will oversee financial activities and strategic growth initiatives across its global operations in Oberschleissheim, Dorfen, New York, and Shanghai.
Wright succeeds Karl Tschacha, who successfully held the CFO position for 15 years and played a decisive role in shaping the commercial structures of the internationally operating family business. Tschacha will transition into a senior management consultant role, continuing to offer his expertise to senior management, the advisory council, and the shareholders’ meeting throughout 2026.
Extensive International Experience for Schreiner Group
Mark Wright brings over 25 years of international management and leadership experience to his new role. A graduate in business administration (Diplom-Kaufmann) from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich, Wright also holds further qualifications as a real estate economist from IREBS. His extensive career includes 26 years at Giesecke+Devrient, where he held various commercial leadership roles, most recently serving as CFO of the real estate business. Prior to that, he spent several years as CFO of the Group’s Canadian branch, underscoring his deep international financial acumen.
“Schreiner Group has impressed me with its innovative prowess, its internationality, and its clear growth strategy,” stated Mark Wright. He elaborated on the appeal of his new position, noting that “The CFO role combines classic financial responsibility with strategic subjects such as digitalization. This combination makes this role particularly attractive.”
Strategic Focus on Digitalization and Global Growth
In his new capacity, Wright’s responsibilities extend beyond traditional finance, controlling, and purchasing to include IT, facility management, and commercial controlling of the international entities. He has identified significant potential for all business units, particularly in the realm of RFID technology. Wright believes the market is rapidly evolving “away from the simple label toward data-based value-adding solutions,” pinpointing RFID, digitalization, and smart data as “decisive growth drivers for our target markets.”
Amid what he describes as “economically turbulent times” and a “challenging global economic environment,” Wright’s strategic focus will be on further internationalization, expanding the company’s foreign business, optimizing cost structures, and sustainably increasing profitability. He emphasized the importance of combining commercial stability with strategic foresight and systematically investing in forward-thinking areas to navigate these economic pressures.
Seamless Transition and Leadership Vision
The transition of leadership has been characterized by professionalism and trust. Mark Wright acknowledged the strong foundation laid by his predecessor, stating, “I’ve found a well-structured environment. The relevant subjects have been thoroughly thought through and the collaboration in the commercial setting is shaped by open-mindedness and high professionalism.”
Roland Schreiner, CEO of Schreiner Group, expressed confidence in the new appointment. “With high professional expertise, foresight, and great personal dedication, Karl Tschacha has made a major contribution to Schreiner Group’s success,” Schreiner said, thanking him for his long-standing commitment. Regarding Wright, Schreiner underlined the importance of the new recruitment for the company’s continued development: “In Mark Wright we’re gaining a CFO with strong international experience and a strategic view. He’s going to provide important impetus for economically controlling and achieving further growth of Schreiner Group.”
Wright’s appointment signals Schreiner Group’s commitment to reinforcing its commercial leadership with extensive international experience, aiming to navigate complex global economic conditions while capitalizing on emerging technologies like RFID and digitalization for sustained growth.