Cordial announces a significant step in the development of the renowned company: Wolfgang Schwarz will be appointed as an additional managing director of Cordial GmbH on September 1, 2025.
François Rousies, owner and previously sole managing director will continue to hold this dual role – both at Cordial GmbH and at the parent company, Cordial Holding GmbH. After having managed the company alone for over 20 years, he is now transferring operational responsibility for Cordial GmbH to Wolfgang Schwarz, whom he will support in an advisory capacity.
Wolfgang Schwarz (51) comes from Wolfurt in Vorarlberg and can boast of more than two decades of experience in the professional audio and connection technology industry. He spent over 18 years in management positions at Neutrik AG, most recently as Head of Global Key Account Management. In his last position yet, he gained international experience as Product Manager at Digiflex in Canada.
“Cordial has always been much more than just a company to me—it is my entrepreneurial life's work,” says François Rousies. “All the more it was crucial for me to find a partner in management who possesses both professional excellence and a sense of entrepreneurial responsibility. In Wolfgang Schwarz, we have gained an expert professional and, above all, a personality who shares our values and will lead the company into the future with a fresh perspective.”
Wolfgang Schwarz is also excited about his new role: "For 30 years, Cordial has been impressing customers with its uncompromising quality, cooperative collaborations, and value-added customer solutions.
“I am very pleased to take on responsibility for the further development of this successful company as managing director. Together with the dedicated and professional team in Dachau and François's experience at my side, we will continue to further advance Cordial in a future-oriented manner, maintaining a clear vision, high standards, and consistent customer focus."