# Nikolai Setzer: CEO, Continental AG

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Former CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of Continental AG. Stepped down December 31, 2025 by mutual agreement after more than 16 years as a board member and five years as CEO. Led Continental through its realignment and transformation into a pure-play tire company, including the spin-off of Aumovio (Automotive group sector).

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## Former / Previously (1)

- [Continental AG](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/continental.md) Former CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board (IR-verified)

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.continental.com/en/press/press-releases/20251217-supervisory-board-meeting/ · 2025-12-17


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