Klaus Halbfas is the new Executive Vice President of Operations at EVVA

He thus supplements EVVA’s extended management at the Vienna-Meidling site. In doing so, he will play a decisive role in the strategic direction of the EVVA Group and, in this context, will oversee the operational guidelines for all production branches of the mechatronic access solutions manufacturer. He reports directly to EVVA’s Managing Director/CEO Stefan Ehrlich-Adám.

With a strong technical background, he started his career in a leading position in the production area of the automation industry. Klaus Halbfas is also active in the fields of measuring techniques, construction fittings, ventilation construction, automotive, electronics, security and as a start-up advisor. In his more than 25-year career, he has proven far-reaching success in setting up and optimising business processes in both family-owned companies and large corporations. 

In his role, Klaus Halbfas is responsible for the entire production process at EVVA, including the mechanical and electronic systems, production, global industrial engineering and logistics & purchasing departments. Due to his diverse professional experience, he also brings valuable expertise in the areas of corporate management, restructuring, quality management and change management. In doing so, he will provide sustainable impetus for optimising business processes and strengthening the company’s market position. 

CEO Stefan Ehrlich-Adám looks forward to a trusting and successful cooperation: “I am certain that Klaus Halbfas, with his considerable skills and experience in various high-profile technology industries, will continue to expand the process improvements and organisational changes initiated so far in the Group’s Operations division. He will contribute to ensuring efficiency and productivity increases in order to ensure EVVA’s quality and delivery performance in the long term.”

Klaus Halbfas on his appointment as Executive Vice President Operations: “I am thrilled to join EVVA, which I have admired for a long time as a global innovator in the security industry. I look forward to using my experience and knowledge in the areas of automation, electronics and lean management to advance the Group’s strategy and realise the inspiring vision of being the “reliable companion” for the highly innovative family business.”