Dec 22, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. The supervisory board of Homag Group apointed Hans-Dieter Schumacher, effective January 15, 2011, and Dr. Markus Flik, effective April 1, 2011, to the Homag Group᾿s management board, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. Hans-Dieter Schumacher will replace Andreas Hermann as CFO as of April 1, 2011. In August 2010, Andreas Hermann requested the supervisory board to terminate his employment agreement early for personal reasons; he will be leaving Homag Group as of March 31, 2011. Dr. Markus Flik will replace Rolf Knoll as CEO as of July 1, 2011. Rolf Knoll will retire as planned upon expiry of his employment agreement and will continue to serve the company thereafter in a consulting capacity. With its 16 specialized production companies worldwide, 20 group-owned sales and service companies and approximately 60 exclusive sales partners, Homag Group AG’s market position is excellent and its portfolio as a comprehensive system supplier and technology partner makes it unique. The company sees itself as the leading global manufacturer for plant and machinery for the woodworking and wood materials industry for the production of furniture and construction elements as well as prefabricated houses.