Andreas Hartleif Named New EPPA President: What This Means for the Organization

The European Trade Association of PVC Window System Suppliers (EPPA) has announced its new leadership team following the EPPA Conference and General Assembly, held in Brussels on 24 and 25 June 2026.

🔷 New President Appointed

EPPA is pleased to announce the appointment of Andreas Hartleif, CEO of VEKA Group, as its new President. A highly respected industry leader and long-standing supporter of the association, Mr. Hartleif brings decades of international experience and a strong commitment to advancing innovation, sustainability and competitiveness across the European PVC window profile sector.

"EPPA has become an increasingly recognised and trusted voice for our sector in Brussels. As President, I look forward to building on this momentum by ensuring that our members' technical expertise continues to shape European policymaking. Together, we will strengthen EPPA as the European platform supporting affordable housing, energy-efficient renovation and a truly circular economy."

🔷 Acknowledgement to Outgoing President

EPPA extends its sincere thanks to outgoing President Christian Fischer (Schüco) for his dedicated leadership during the 2025–2026 mandate. His leadership has helped lay a strong foundation for the association's continued growth and future ambitions.

🔷 New Vice-President Welcomed

EPPA also warmly welcomes Patrick Seitz (aluplast GmbH) as its newly elected Vice-President. Together with President Andreas Hartleif, he will help strengthen EPPA's role as the united European voice of the PVC window profile sector.

🔷 Looking Ahead

With a renewed leadership team, clear strategic priorities and an engaged membership, EPPA looks forward to continuing its work in support of:

• Sustainable construction
• Circularity
• Industrial competitiveness
• High-quality housing across Europe

The association is committed to providing an even stronger platform for cooperation between its members and European policymakers.