Josef-Dieter Deix nominated as COO of PORR

The Nomination Committee of PORR AG’s Supervisory Board has nominated Josef-Dieter Deix as a member of the Executive Board and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The final decision is expected to be made at the Supervisory Board meeting on March 26, 2025. Deix is set to take over the responsibilities of Jürgen Raschendorfer, who has stepped down from his position.

Josef-Dieter Deix (53) has been with the PORR Group for over 25 years, holding various leadership roles. After studying cultural engineering and water management at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, he began his career in the construction industry. Since early 2020, he has been a Managing Director at PORR Bau GmbH, overseeing infrastructure and civil engineering in Austria, the company’s largest core market. His technical expertise and experience have played a key role in shaping the PORR Group.

As COO, Josef-Dieter Deix will be responsible for international infrastructure projects, including tunnel construction, as well as core markets in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia, where civil engineering remains a strong segment.

CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss stated: “In the coming years, PORR will continue to focus on its core markets and its strategy of smart growth with Green and Lean principles. Infrastructure expansion is expected to remain a key driver in the construction sector. With his extensive experience, Josef-Dieter Deix is the ideal choice for this role. I look forward to continuing our successful collaboration.”