Pool Round #4 of the CF Group – Recap
On Monday, the fourth CF Group Pool Round for the German team took place. Our CEO, Cedrik Mayer-Klenk, welcomed colleagues from CF Group Germany, Chemoform AG, and LiGaLo GmbH. The event was held in Wendlingen and simultaneously streamed live via Microsoft Teams.
📊 Business Update & Financial Figures
The session began with an overview of the current business situation and key financial figures. The performance of Chemoform AG, CF Group Deutschland GmbH, LiGaLo GmbH, and DEL SAS was reviewed and compared with previous years. The good news is – the trend is positive!
👥 People & Organization
Regina Merklein (Head of Organization Development & Processes) provided updates on current HR and organizational topics, including:
– The introduction of the new HR platform Personio
– Employee benefits available across the CF Group
– The appointment of Sébastien Guillot as a new member of the Management Board of Chemoform AG, effective July 1st
🤖 AI at CF Group
Manuel Schiegl (Head of Digital Transformation) shared insights into the CF Group’s ongoing AI initiatives. Practical examples demonstrated how AI is already helping to optimize workflows and support employees in their daily work.
🏊 Product Innovations
Markus Reichert (Head of Marketing DACH) reported on this year’s spoga+gafa trade fair and presented key product innovations. Highlights included the Tiny Pool, the new CF pool robots, our new universal vacuum cleaner for pools, ponds, and flood situations, as well as the Planet Spa and Planet C concepts.
📈 Sales Update & Outlook
During the sales update, Jens Müller (Head of Sales / Specialist Market) and Rolf Papenheim (Managing Director CF Group Germany / Sales & Distribution) presented the latest developments across the specialist retail, DIY, and Group segments. Topics included sales performance, delivery rates, and improvements in warehouse throughput times and on-time delivery performance.
The event concluded with an outlook on upcoming trade fairs, events, and internal training sessions, followed by an open Q&A session where employees had the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers.
A big thank you to everyone involved for a successful event and the open exchange of ideas! 👏