The V-LINE GROUP announces the change for October 1, 2025.
Sehnde, September 4, 2025. The V-LINE GROUP announces that Jörg Hönemann will take over as Chief Executive Officer on October 1, 2025. He succeeds company founder, owner, and interim CEO Detlef Daues, who stepped in earlier this year and will continue to support the company after the handover.
Jörg Hönemann has extensive experience at the executive management level in international companies. For the past four years, he has served as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board at the Julius Meinl Coffee Group in Vienna. Before that, he was Member of the Management Board at Bahlsen GmbH & Co. KG. Earlier in his career, he held senior partner and leadership roles in a Big Four professional services firm, including responsibility as industry sector leader for Automotive and Transportation in the DACH region. Hönemann holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Certified Public Accountant & Certified Tax Advisor (Germany) and CPA (USA).
“With his extensive executive management experience and proven track record, Jörg is well prepared to lead V-LINE into the next phase. I look forward to supporting him during the transition and continuing to work together in the future,” says Detlef Daues, founder, owner, and interim CEO of V-LINE GROUP and V-LINE EUROPE GmbH.
During the handover period, Daues will work closely with Jörg Hönemann to ensure a smooth transition.
“I am looking forward to shaping the next chapter of V-LINE together with the team. My goal is to further develop the company, strengthen its market position, and open up new opportunities for the future,” says Jörg Hönemann, incoming CEO.
The leadership change reflects V-LINE’s continued commitment to strong partnerships and a customer-first approach. With a clear focus on understanding and addressing customer needs, the company will continue to support its partners in fulfilling their mission – today and in the future.
Main picture: The new CEO of V-LINE GROUP Jörg Hönemann as of October 1, 2025.
Picture below: Detlef Daues, company founder, owner, and interim CEO
