Armin Papperger

Armin Papperger serves as Chief Executive Officer of Rheinmetall AG, transforming the company into Europe's leading defense champion with exceptional strategic leadership and engineering expertise. Under his leadership, Rheinmetall has achieved remarkable growth with over 1,200% stock appreciation and a €55 billion order backlog. Papperger has positioned the company as a critical partner in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities while expanding international partnerships. With extensive experience in the defense and automotive industries, Papperger brings deep technical knowledge and strategic vision to his role. He has successfully navigated complex geopolitical challenges while maintaining strong operational performance and stakeholder value creation. His leadership philosophy emphasizes innovation, international expansion, and technological advancement in defense systems. Papperger has established Rheinmetall as a key player in European defense manufacturing and strategic partnerships.