On 9th January Flix has announced a change in the line-up of its top management: Benjamin Gubitz will become the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding to Christoph Debus, who is to become the new CEO of the DERTOUR Group and will join Flix’s Supervisory Board as of March 1st.

“The transition of CFO responsibilities to Benjamin Gubitz will start now, with a detailed handover and close collaboration with Christoph Debus planned for the interim period until March 1st to ensure a smooth and effective process”, Flix states.

Benjamin Gubitz appointed CFO at Flix

Benjamin Gubitz will directly report to CEO André Schwämmlein. Daniel Krauss (Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer, CIO), Max Zeumer (Chief Commercial Officer, CCO) and Fabian Stenger (Chief Operations Officer, COO) complete the C-Level. 

Gubitz joined Flix in 2015 as Director of Controlling, becoming Vice President in 2017. Since spring 2024 he has been leading the department as Senior Vice President and additionally took over the Investor Relations unit. In his new role as CFO, he will oversee the company’s Accounting, Controlling, Finance, Corporate Development, Procurement, Legal, Compliance and Risk Management departments.  

“Over the past decade, Benjamin has played a significant role in Flix’s successful growth strategy. With his expertise and experience as well as his detailed knowledge of Flix, he is the best choice for the position of CFO. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to Christoph for his outstanding work over the last three years. It was an honor and pleasure working with him. He has played a key role in ensuring that Flix is in an excellent position today and can look to the future with the highest confidence. I’m also looking forward to continuing work with Christoph through his new role as Flix supervisory board member”, says CEO André Schwämmlein.  

“Flix is in a great position to keep delivering our vision and strategy. We are convinced that the new management team will build on our previous successes and continue our profitable growth strategy. We have ambitious goals for the coming years,” adds Schwämmlein.

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