01.07.2026
Strengthening the senior management team: Thorsten Baumeister to take over as Head of Production & Technology
Hobby is setting the course for the future development of its production division: effective 1 July 2026, Thorsten Baumeister will take over as Head of Production & Technology. In this role, he will also become a member of the senior management team.
Thorsten Baumeister holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and has more than 25 years of leadership experience in international vehicle manufacturing. In his career to date, he has been responsible for the production operations at renowned industrial companies and most recently served as CEO/COO of an international company. With his technical expertise, innovative mindset and extensive experience within medium-sized enterprises, he strengthens Hobby at a crucial stage in the company’s development.
Commenting on his new role at Hobby, Thorsten Baumeister said:
“Innovative products of premium quality and modern manufacturing with lean processes are, in my view, the foundation of a competitive company. With its almost 60-year success story, Hobby has demonstrated how important it is to understand customers’ needs and translate them into products of outstanding quality. However, the most important pillar of any company is its highly qualified and motivated employees, who drive the business forward and are capable of mastering future challenges. For this reason, I want to establish an open dialogue and exchange of ideas with every employee. I look forward to being part of the team and playing an active role in shaping Hobby’s future.”
Hobby looks forward to working with Thorsten Baumeister and extends a warm welcome to him as he joins our company.
For further information, please contact the Hobby press office at: presse@hobby-caravan.de.
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