Rimac Group names Matthias Wich CFO

Rimac Group has promoted Matthias Wich to chief financial officer, effective September 2026, as the company advances major programs across Bugatti Rimac, Rimac Technology and Rimac Energy. The move keeps a longtime strategy executive in a top finance role while predecessor Peter Bednarik exits the group.

Why it matters: - The CFO change comes as Rimac Group is pushing multiple high-stakes programs across luxury cars, battery systems and energy storage. - Matthias Wich will help steer financial strategy for a group that controls Bugatti Rimac, Rimac Technology and Rimac Energy. - The appointment signals continuity in leadership during a period of expansion and capital-intensive development.

What happened: - Rimac Group appointed Matthias Wich as its new chief financial officer. - Wich currently serves as chief strategy and investments officer and has been part of the leadership team for more than five years. - Wich takes over from Peter Bednarik, who is leaving after serving as group CFO. - Wich assumes the CFO role in September 2026.

The details: - Wich will lead the Group’s financial strategy and support the growth and development of its companies. - Wich has more than 16 years of experience in finance and corporate strategy. - He spent more than 12 years in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and Rothschild. - In his current role, Wich established and led core functions including Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Portfolio Management, Funding and M&A, Strategic Projects, Corporate Governance, Investor Relations and ESG. - Wich has been involved in the Group’s key strategic initiatives. - He led planning and execution of funding activities. - He helped develop and implement the Group’s value creation strategy. - He participated in negotiations tied to Porsche’s sale of its stakes in Bugatti Rimac and the Rimac Group. - He played a role in a Group-wide reorganization that improved operational efficiency and focus. - He helped establish strategic partnerships across the Group. - He also strengthened corporate governance across the organization. - Rimac Group is advancing the Bugatti Tourbillon and the Rimac Nevera family. - Rimac Technology continues large-scale OEM battery and e-axle programs. - Rimac Energy is developing next-generation stationary energy storage solutions.

Between the lines: - Promoting an internal executive reduces transition risk at a group balancing automotive product launches, industrial programs and energy-storage development. - Wich’s background in strategy, funding and M&A suggests the CFO job will be closely tied to capital allocation and deal execution, not just accounting. - Mate Rimac said Wich has helped shape the group’s financial and strategic direction and has earned the trust of the team and investors. - Wich said the group is entering its next stage of growth with a strong foundation and disciplined approach.

What's next: - Wich will oversee financial strategy as Rimac Group continues to scale its businesses. - The company will keep advancing product and program development across its automotive and energy units. - Leadership continuity may help support future funding, partnerships and strategic transactions.

The bottom line: - Rimac Group is keeping finance in the hands of a longtime insider as it moves deeper into a multi-business growth phase.