Ökoworld AG announces new leadership with Dr. Oliver Pfeil as board chairman
In a significant move for the Hilden-based financial services provider, Okoworld AG, Dr. Oliver Pfeil has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Executive Board, effective from January 1, 2025. This announcement comes following a comprehensive change process that the company has undergone over the past 15 months.
Dr. Pfeil, 50, brings a wealth of experience in sustainable investment and stock market expertise to his new role. He previously served as the speaker of the management board and Chief Investment Officer at EB - Sustainable Investment Management GmbH (EB-SIM), a subsidiary of the Evangelical Bank in Kassel.
His appointment aligns with Okoworld's mission, as explained by Dr. Hermann Falk, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Okoworld AG. The company is renowned for its credible thematic leadership in a transformed market environment for sustainable financial products.
Okoworld, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, currently manages a total volume of around 3 billion euros in investment funds. The company's funds and insurance products invest globally in companies that have a positive impact on the environment or society.
Prior to his role at EB-SIM, Dr. Pfeil worked for many years as a portfolio manager at DWS. His leadership and expertise in sustainable finance are expected to contribute significantly to Okoworld's future growth and success.
Andrea Machost, Katrin Hammerich, and Torsten Müller, who have been instrumental in setting many important courses for the future of Okoworld AG in recent months, are looking forward to continuing the change process with Dr. Pfeil from January 2025.
For press inquiries, please contact Tobias Dupke at +49 2103 929 219 or [email protected]. For investor/analyst inquiries, Oliver Vollbrecht can be reached at +49 2103 929 137 or [email protected]. Further information about Okoworld can be found on their website at www.oekoworld.com.
It is worth noting that while Dr. Pfeil's previous roles highlight his expertise in sustainable finance, there is no direct confirmation from the provided search results that he is the new Chairman of Oekoworld AG or specific leadership initiatives related to sustainable financial products at Oekoworld AG as of July 2025. For the latest updates on this matter, it is recommended to check Oekoworld AG’s official press releases or corporate governance announcements.
The Oekovision Classic, one of Okoworld's funds, recently received the top rating from Stiftung Warentest, underscoring the company's reputation as a pioneer in the field of sustainable investments.
Dr. Oliver Pfeil, with his extensive experience in sustainable investment and stock market expertise, will leverage his skills as the new Chairman of Okoworld AG's Executive Board, contributing to the company's future success in the business sector, particularly in sustainable financial products. Okoworld, renowned for its leadership in thematic sustainable financial products, manages a total volume of around 3 billion euros in investment funds, investing globally in companies that have a positive impact on the environment or society.
