BRUGG Pipes, a globally active subsidiary of the BRUGG Group and a leading specialist in flexible and rigid pipe systems, has announced the appointment of Martin Rigaud as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 June 2025.
Martin Rigaud brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role, having held several senior positions within BRUGG Pipes since 2017. He served as managing director of the Kleindöttingen site in Switzerland from 2017 to 2022, and since January 2023, he has led the company’s global District Heating Solutions division as chief sales officer.
From left to right: Stephan Wartmann (CEO BRUGG GROUP) with Martin Rigaud (CEO BRUGG Pipes)
With a strong academic background, Rigaud holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Grenoble INP-UGA and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, as well as an executive MBA from the ZHAW School of Management and Law in Switzerland.
Commenting on his new role, Rigaud stated: “I am looking forward to this new challenge as CEO and to shaping the future of BRUGG Pipes together with our dedicated team. My goal is to further strengthen the company’s innovative capabilities and expand its international presence.”
The executive board and board of directors of the BRUGG Group welcomed the appointment, noting: “With Martin Rigaud, we have appointed an industry expert and long-standing executive to the CEO position. We are confident that he will lead BRUGG Pipes successfully into the future. At the same time, we extend our sincere thanks to René Bollier for his interim leadership over the past six months.”
Rigaud’s leadership is expected to support BRUGG Pipes’ continued growth and innovation across its global markets.
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