Joachim Ley

Joachim Ley is the CEO of ZIEHL-ABEGG SE, a global leader in air movement, control, and drive technology based in Künzelsau. He joined the company in 2021 as COO, where he was responsible for global production and the operational development of the corporate group. Since September 2024, he has served as CEO of ZIEHL-ABEGG.

An industrial engineer by training, he possesses extensive leadership experience within the industrial sector and has built deep expertise in production, quality management, and corporate development. During his tenure as COO, he initiated and oversaw numerous production and process optimizations, both domestically and internationally. As CEO, he is pursuing a sustainable growth strategy aimed at further strengthening ZIEHL-ABEGG’s global market position and consistently advancing the company as an innovation leader in drive and ventilation technology.