Press Release
Kai Lücke to Lead Corporate Communications and Marketing at ZF
- Florian Laudan will leave ZF at year-end – Company thanks him for advancing communications
- New set-up strengthens integrated communication
Friedrichshafen, Germany. ZF Friedrichshafen AG has appointed Kai Lücke as Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing, effective January 1, 2026. Lücke has led ZF’s External Affairs department since 2018 and will now take on additional responsibility for communications and marketing. He succeeds Florian Laudan, who is leaving the company at his own request at the end of the year.
In his new role, Lücke will report to Dr. Lea Corzilius, ZF Board Member responsible for Governance, Human Resources, and the ZF Aftermarket division. Laudan joined ZF in January 2022 as Head of Communications for the Commercial Vehicle Solutions division and assumed overall responsibility for corporate communications in July 2024, reporting most recently to CEO Mathias Miedreich.
“I want to thank Florian Laudan for his important work during challenging times and his significant contribution to advancing corporate communications,” said Mathias Miedreich. “We wish him all the best for the future. At the same time, I’m pleased to welcome Kai Lücke to his new role. With the new set-up of External Affairs and Corporate Communications and Marketing, we are laying the foundation for integrated communication with all key stakeholders.”
