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Jeanne Forget Appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Management Board Member at Hager

By Ash Kate
Jeanne Forget Appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Management Board Member at Hager

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Hager has appointed Jeanne Forget as Chief Marketing Officer and Member of the Management Board, effective July 2026, marking an important leadership transition as the company continues to strengthen its global growth strategy.

In her new role, Jeanne will oversee Hager's global marketing strategy and lead the company's Project Business growth area. She succeeds Mike Elbers and will play a key role in advancing Hager's solutions portfolio while supporting its long-term business ambitions.

Jeanne joined Hager in 2022 as Vice President of Group Strategy & Innovation and has served as Managing Director of the company's German market organization since 2023. During her tenure, she has contributed to shaping the company's strategic direction and innovation initiatives while leading one of its most important regional operations.

Prior to joining Hager, Jeanne built an international career at Bosch, where she held senior leadership positions spanning strategy, business development, product management, and marketing. Her broad experience across commercial and strategic functions provides a strong foundation for her expanded leadership responsibilities.

The appointment highlights Hager's focus on aligning marketing, innovation, and business growth as customer expectations, sustainability priorities, and digital transformation continue to reshape the electrical solutions and energy management landscape.

As organizations increasingly seek integrated solutions that support efficiency, connectivity, and energy performance, marketing leadership is becoming a critical driver of business growth, customer engagement, and market differentiation.

About Hager

Hager is a provider of electrical distribution, energy management, and building automation solutions. Serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets, the company develops technologies designed to support safe, efficient, and sustainable electrical infrastructure worldwide.