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Mehler Protection | Platform Armour Appoints Rüdiger Skrzipietz as Managing Director and CSO
KOENIGSLUTTER, GERMANY (24 July 2026)
Mehler Engineered Defence, the company behind Mehler Protection | Platform Armour and part of Mehler Systems, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rüdiger Skrzipietz as Managing Director and Chief Sales Officer (CSO), effective 1 July 2026. Skrzipietz joins the management team alongside Christian Vahldiek, who has served as the company’s sole Managing Director until now.
The appointment comes as demand for advanced platform protection solutions continues to grow across international defence programmes and supports Mehler Protection | Platform Armour’s next phase of growth, closer collaboration with vehicle manufacturers and strategic partners, and further international expansion.
"I am confident that Mehler Protection’s success story can be continued through the further expansion of partnerships and a faster pace of implementation. I look forward to working with our team, customers, and partners to further expand our international presence and deliver solutions that address the evolving requirements of modern defence programmes,” said Rüdiger Skrzipietz, Managing Director and CSO of Mehler Protection | Platform Armour.
Skrzipietz brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the defence and security industry, with a strong background in platform protection, military vehicle systems, international business development, and strategic partnerships. Most recently, he served as President Optics and Optoelectronics at GuS glass + safety GmbH & Co. KG, where he was responsible for the strategic direction, business development, and product innovation across the group’s three companies. Prior to that, he headed the Vehicle Solutions division at Autoflug GmbH, helping to expand the company’s military safety seat systems business in international markets.
Throughout his career, Skrzipietz has worked closely with armed forces, government customers, OEMs, and industrial partners, leading international sales initiatives and supporting the development of advanced protection solutions for demanding operational environments.
As Managing Director and CSO, Skrzipietz will lead Sales and Business Development, with responsibility for strengthening strategic customer relationships, expanding international business opportunities, and driving the continued growth of Mehler Protection | Platform Armour. Christian Vahldiek will continue to oversee R&D and all technical related aspects of scaling production for existing and future programs.
"Rüdiger combines extensive industry expertise with a deep understanding of our customers and the international defence market. His experience in building strategic partnerships and growing complex technology businesses makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team as we continue expanding our platform protection portfolio,", said Christian Vahldiek, Managing Director of Mehler Protection | Platform Armour.
For more information about Mehler Protection please visit: mehler-protection.com.
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