Günther Apfalter

Chairman at VARTA AG

65 year

Producer Manufacturing

Consumer Durables

Electronic Technology

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Günther Apfalter currently serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SWARCO Traffic Holding GmbH, MAGNA STEYR GmbH & Co. KG, Magna Metalforming AG, and MAGNA STEYR Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH & Co. KG.
He is Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board at MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co. KG.
Since 2018, the role of Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SWARCO AG is held.
Since 2023, appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Varta AG.
Holds Co-Managing Director positions at Magna International Automotive Holding GmbH and Magna Automotive Europe GmbH.
Member of the Supervisory Board at LEONI AG since 2022, and also serves on the Supervisory Boards of Magna Powertrain GmbH and Magna Metalforming GmbH.
Former positions include Managing Director at Case Germany GmbH from 1996 to 1998, Head of the Agricultural Machinery Division at Steyr Daimler Puch AG from 1994 to 1996, President of Magna International Europe GmbH from 2022 to 2023, and President at MAGNA Europa AG.
Also served as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Unternehmens Invest AG.
Education was completed at the University of Vienna with an undergraduate degree conferred in 1985.

Günther Apfalter active positions

Companies	Position	Start
SWARCO TRAFFIC HOLDING AG	Chairman	-
LEONI	Director/Board Member	01/01/2022
VARTA AG	Chairman	03/06/2025
MAGNA Metalforming GmbH MAGNA Metalforming GmbH Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures architectural and structural metals	Director/Board Member	-
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH MAGNA Powertrain GmbH Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells automotive body structures, chassis and powertrains	Director/Board Member	-
Magna Automotive Europe GmbH Magna Automotive Europe GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes automotive systems and components	Chief Executive Officer	-
SWARCO AG SWARCO AG Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides road marking systems, signaling and traffic management & related software services	Chairman	19/12/2018
Magna International Automotive Holding GmbH Magna International Automotive Holding GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company	Chief Executive Officer	-
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures motor vehicle parts	Director/Board Member	-
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Private companies	18
LEONI AG LEONI AG Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company which is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of wires, optical fibers, cables and cable systems	Producer Manufacturing
Unternehmens Invest AG Unternehmens Invest AG MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company that engages in long term investment	Miscellaneous
Varta AG Varta AG Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Engages in development, production, sale and marketing of micro batteries	Producer Manufacturing
SWARCO Traffic Holding GmbH SWARCO Traffic Holding GmbH Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures traffic light systems and provides traffic management services	Electronic Technology
Magna Steyr GmbH & Co. KG Magna Steyr GmbH & Co. KG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Provides vehicle engineering and assembling services	Consumer Durables
Steyr Daimler Puch AG Steyr Daimler Puch AG Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Retailer of automobiles for Fiat, Lancia and Alfa cars	Distribution Services
Magna Europa AG Magna Europa AG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Automotive manufacturing	Producer Manufacturing
University of Vienna University of Vienna Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Case Germany GmbH Case Germany GmbH Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures construction equipment.	Producer Manufacturing
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG MAGNA Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures motor vehicle parts	Producer Manufacturing
Magna Metalforming AG Magna Metalforming AG Part of Magna International, Inc., Magna Metalforming AG is an Austrian company that is developing technologies, systems, and concepts to make vehicles safer and cleaner. The company is based in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria. The company is focused on serving communities, the planet, and people. Magna Metalforming's advancements in mobility aim to build a better world for everyone and everything. The company offers innovative vision systems with increased safety features, such as interior and exterior mirrors, overhead consoles, and more.
SWARCO AG SWARCO AG Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides road marking systems, signaling and traffic management & related software services	Electronic Technology
Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co. KG Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co. KG Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures automobiles	Consumer Durables
Magna International Automotive Holding GmbH Magna International Automotive Holding GmbH Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company	Finance
Magna International Europe GmbH Magna International Europe GmbH Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates product development, engineering, manufacturing and sales centers for automotive industry	Industrial Services
Magna Automotive Europe GmbH Magna Automotive Europe GmbH Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes automotive systems and components	Producer Manufacturing
MAGNA Powertrain GmbH MAGNA Powertrain GmbH Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Manufactures and sells automotive body structures, chassis and powertrains	Consumer Durables
MAGNA Metalforming GmbH MAGNA Metalforming GmbH Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures architectural and structural metals	Producer Manufacturing