Rheinmetall Executive and Leadership Team

Garry Sleigh, the Chief Executive Officer at Rheinmetall, directs the overarching strategic vision for the integrated technology group. Sleigh architects the long-term growth trajectory across both defense and civilian markets, ensuring alignment with global security requirements and industrial innovation goals. By coordinating with the Board, the Chief Executive Officer maintains focus on engineering excellence and sustainable corporate practices. This leadership role involves navigating complex international landscapes to secure market stability and technological advancement. Garry Sleigh directly influences the expansion of the company footprint, prioritizing high-impact systems that address modern global challenges. Through rigorous oversight of corporate governance, the Chief Executive Officer fosters a culture of responsibility and performance. Ultimately, Sleigh secures the competitive position of the organization by balancing immediate operational demands with future-oriented research and development initiatives, ensuring the group remains a leader in the global manufacturing sector.

Robert Steffens, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Rheinmetall, directs the financial strategy and fiscal health of the integrated technology group. Steffens manages capital allocation, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure the long-term stability of the organization. By overseeing the financial planning for large-scale defense and civilian projects, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures that resources support the strategic objectives of the company. This role involves maintaining transparency with stakeholders and the Board regarding fiscal performance and investment risks. Robert Steffens drives financial efficiency by implementing robust auditing and risk management frameworks across all business units. Through the analysis of market trends and economic indicators, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer supports informed decision-making at the executive level. Steffens secures the financial foundation of the group, enabling continued investment in research, development, and the pursuit of innovative technological solutions that define the market presence of the company.

Daniel Howarth, the Chief Operating Officer at Rheinmetall, manages the internal scaling and manufacturing efficiency of the integrated technology group. Howarth optimizes production workflows to support the delivery of advanced systems across diverse industrial sectors. By streamlining supply chain logistics, the Chief Operating Officer ensures that manufacturing output meets the rigorous quality standards required for defense and civilian applications. This role involves close collaboration with department heads to enhance operational agility and reduce overhead costs. Daniel Howarth drives initiatives that improve resource allocation, directly impacting the bottom line and operational capacity. Through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles, the Chief Operating Officer strengthens the ability of the company to respond to fluctuating market demands. Howarth maintains a focus on operational excellence, ensuring that every facility functions at peak performance to support the broader mission of providing reliable, high-performance technology solutions on a global scale.

Burhaneddin Cingoez, the Chief Operating Officer, Vehicle Sytsems (Singapore) at Rheinmetall, oversees the specialized development and deployment of vehicle systems within the Asia-Pacific region. Cingoez architects the regional operational strategy, ensuring that vehicle platforms meet the specific security and mobility needs of local markets. By managing the technical integration of complex systems, the Chief Operating Officer, Vehicle Sytsems (Singapore) ensures that engineering standards remain consistent with global requirements. This leadership role involves coordinating with regional partners to expand the footprint of the company in high-growth territories. Burhaneddin Cingoez drives the execution of critical vehicle projects, focusing on reliability and performance in demanding environments. Through the oversight of regional manufacturing and assembly processes, the Chief Operating Officer, Vehicle Sytsems (Singapore) enhances the responsiveness of the organization to regional defense requirements. Cingoez secures long-term operational success by aligning regional technical capabilities with the overarching goals of the group.