It is with great sadness and profound sorrow that we bid farewell to our long-serving Managing Director and esteemed colleague, Dieter Drechsler, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of only 58, on Thursday, 12 June 2025.
In all his capacities, Dieter Drechsler was a role model: professionally skilled, with an entrepreneurial mindset and clarity in his decisions – yet always ready to listen with an open heart. His door was always open – to colleagues, ideas and conversations on equal terms. He was a man who did not need to raise his voice to be heard, but whose words carried weight because they were always spoken with integrity and respect.
His career began in 1984 with an apprenticeship at the company, and for more than four decades, he played a decisive role in shaping HELLER’s development through his expertise, leadership and personal warmth.
After completing his studies, he returned to our company as a graduate engineer. What followed was an impressive career progression: working as a design engineer, proposals engineer and project manager – also gaining international experience in the USA – Dieter Drechsler played a key role in shaping our company. Later, he assumed leadership roles in design and sales for the automotive sector before advancing to executive management. Since 2016, he had been a member of the Management Board of Gebr. Heller Maschinenfabrik GmbH.
With his passing, we have lost not only a long-standing leader and shaper of our company, but also a person whose kindness, reliability and humanity will be deeply missed.
Dieter Drechsler has left an indelible mark on HELLER, influencing our technology, culture and hearts. He will be fondly remembered.
Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, especially his wife and children. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort – in remembrance, in togetherness, and in the knowledge of all that Dieter Drechsler has achieved.
The Supervisory Board, Management Board, Works Council and all employees of the HELLER Group
