We transform the way the world moves.
International. Fast-growing. Profitable.
The comparative data used in each case relates to continuing business segments. The leasing business was sold in July 2020. Fleet numbers incl. franchise.
Management Board & Executive Leadership Team
German
March 2027
February 2015
Since June 2021
Alexander Sixt, born in 1979, has been Co-Chairman of the Management Board of Sixt SE together with his brother Konstantin Sixt since June 2021.
Alexander Sixt joined the SIXT Group in 2009 and was responsible for the conception and implementation of the efficiency programme of Allane SE (formerly Sixt Leasing SE) until 2010. He then took over the management of the group strategy as well as the responsibility for mobility offers such as DriveNow and later also for group purchasing.
In February 2015, Alexander Sixt was appointed to the Management Board and assumed responsibility for the global SIXT TECH division, Group Strategy/M&A, global Human Resources, Group Purchasing and the management of global shared services and administrative functions. As of 17 June 2021, Alexander Sixt and his brother Konstantin Sixt were appointed by the Supervisory Board of Sixt SE as Co-Chairmen of the Management Board and since then have been jointly responsible for the overall management and business policies of the company as well as its coordination.
In addition to the Co-CEO duties, Alexander Sixt is currently responsible for Group Strategy, Global Human Resources, IT (software and hardware), PR / Communications and Global Business Services.
Before joining SIXT, Alexander Sixt worked in the Corporate Performance and Restructuring Competence Centre of Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. He studied in Paris, London and Berlin at the Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP) and graduated with a Diplome de Grande Ecole and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) as well as a Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and Corporate Finance.
german
March 2027
February 2015
Since June 2021
Konstantin Sixt, born in 1982, has been Co-Chairman of the Management Board of Sixt SE together with his brother Alexander Sixt since June 2021.
Konstantin Sixt joined Sixt SE in 2005 and was responsible for the company’s entire online business. In 2013, he took over as Head of German Sales at SIXT Autovermietung.
In February 2015, Konstantin Sixt was appointed to the company’s Management Board and assumed responsibility for national and international sales as well as the Group’s global e-commerce business. Since 2020, he had also been responsible for revenue management. As of 17 June 2021, Konstantin Sixt and his brother Alexander Sixt were appointed by the Supervisory Board of Sixt SE as Co-Chairmen of the Management Board and since then have been jointly responsible for the overall management and business policies of the company.
In addition to his Co-CEO duties, Konstantin Sixt is currently responsible for marketing, international Franchise Development & Business to Partners and SIXT+.
Konstantin Sixt studied in Geneva, Paris and London and holds an MSc in Int. Accounting and Finance from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass).
german
February 2027
January 2021
Nico Gabriel, born in 1977, was named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sixt SE January 2021.
Nico Gabriel studied in Berlin/Germany and Brisbane/Australia, majoring in International Management and Innovation Management, and graduated with a degree in Business Administration (FH). In 2004, Gabriel started as a trainee at SIXT and accompanied the SIXT core business of car rental with the branch network from scratch as Operations and Business Development Manager for Scandinavia, the Middle East and Australia.
As long-standing Managing Director of DriveNow (2011 to 2018), Gabriel played a key role in shaping the free-floating car sharing business and built this into one of the largest and profitablecar sharing providers in Europe in a joint venture with BMW. He was also responsible for building up SIXT’s electric fleet.
From 2018 on, Nico Gabriel served as divisional Board member for Mobility Operations, which bundles all digitization initiatives at SIXT, the car sharing service SIXT share, and the ONE mobility platform.
As Chief Operations Officer (since 2021), Nico Gabriel is responsible for Operations, International Reservations and Customer Service, Network and Sales & Service Excellence, Operations Performance Europe, Security & Fraud Management, Global Fleet Management, Corporate Development, Truck, SIXT Share, Mobility TECH and Processes, E-Mobility, Mobility Projects, Used Car Sales and International Franchise Operations.
german
September 2025
October 2022
Vinzenz Pflanz, born in 1972, was appointed Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Sixt SE in October 2022.
He joined SIXT Group in 2016 as Chief Sales Officer at Sixt Leasing SE (today Allane). In 2017 Pflanz took charge of Sales & Products across all sales channels and subsidiaries worldwide in the role of President Corporate Sales of Sixt SE.
From 2010 to 2016 Vinzenz Pflanz worked as Chief Commercial Officer at Fleet Logistics, one of the leading fleet service providers in Europe, where he was responsible for existing and new sales in fleet management in addition to group internationalization, business relations, IT and legal.
Previous positions include Head of Inside Sales, Field Sales and Remarketing at Hannover Leasing Automotive GmbH from 2008 to 2010 and Director International Business & Remarketing at ASL Auto Service Leasing GmbH from 1997 to 2007.
Vinzenz Pflanz studied in Regensburg where he graduated with a diploma in Business Administration.
As CBO, Vinzenz Pflanz is responsible for global sales.
german/switzerland
May 2027
June 2024
Dr. Franz Weinberger, born in 1982, has been Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sixt SE since June 2024.
Dr. Franz Weinberger studied law at the LMU Munich and graduated in 2008. His promotion followed in 2010.
In 2009, Dr. Franz Weinberger started his professional career at the international law firm Taylor Wessing with a focus on corporate and capital markets law and advised on numerous M&A and financing transactions.
Dr. Franz Weinberger joined Sixt at the end of 2013 and has already been responsible for many important projects for the Group. During his time in the legal department of Sixt SE, he advised on the IPO of Sixt Leasing SE, the sale of the DriveNow stake to the BMW Group and the sale of the stake in Sixt Leasing SE to a joint venture between Santander and Hyundai, in addition to the Annual General Meeting and the financing in a leading position. During the Corona pandemic, Franz Weinberger led the financing discussions with banks and investors and took over the position of Head of Corporate Finance. He played a key role in developing the Sixt Group’s financing strategy and was
responsible for the rating process with S&P, among other things.
As Chief Financial Officer (since June 2024), Dr. Franz Weinberger is responsible for Corporate Finance, Accounting, Controlling & Finance Products Legal, Tax, Internal Audit, Risk Management/ Compliance, Financial Projects / M&A, Investor Relations and ESG at Sixt.
Bulgarian
Boyan Dimitrov is Chief Technology Officer of SIXT, responsible for the company’s tech vision and strategy. He oversees the SIXT Engineering Hubs in Munich, Bangalore, Kiev, and Lisbon.
Prior to joining SIXT in 2015, Boyan had a long career in the startup ecosystems in the UK and Bulgaria. In his last position, he led the platform teams at Hailo in London, where he worked on a global microservices platform in the mobility space.
With over 15 years of experience in cloud and distributed systems, Boyan is a frequent speaker at tech conferences around the world. He holds a bachelor’s degree in network technologies and an MSc degree in IT project management from Aston University in Birmingham.
“SIXT’s mission is to deliver a premium customer experience and transform the way the world moves. And our passionate engineering teams are working tirelessly on creating the cutting-edge technology that underpins every aspect of this experience.
French
Jean-Philippe Doyen is President of Europe, responsible for driving SIXT´s growth in this region.
Before joining SIXT in 2009, Mr. Doyen worked at Veolia Transport Group, at the time the leading private European passenger transport operator, where he managed several profit centers. Prior to that, he led the international development of the French high-tech SME Integral Media, where he first launched export activities in German-speaking markets and later established and managed a subsidiary in the US.
He studied engineering at the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris and at the Technische Universität in Munich.
“For me, SIXT means constantly reinventing ourselves to stay one step ahead. SIXT combines the strength of a traditional company with the mindset of a fast-growing start-up, driven by a strong entrepreneurial culture, a permanent customer focus and a great working environment.”
German
Dr. Nils K. Hüske is the Chief Commercial Officer of Sixt SE. He is responsible for all fleet related topics, from purchasing and strategic fleet management to remarketing, as well as for the company strategy. Dr. Hüske joined SIXT in 2022 as Senior Vice President Strategy and Chief of Staff.
Dr. Hüske is a particle physicist by education, having first-hand experience working with neural networks and other machine learning techniques. He started his industry career at the global strategy consultancy Roland Berger in their Automotive Competence Center focusing on OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. He continued his career with Volkswagen Group where he held various leadership positions, first serving as a Senior Manager in the internal top management consultancy Volkswagen Consulting. Prior to joining SIXT, he served as Head of Digital Strategy, Mobility Services and User Experience for the Volkswagen brand. Overall, he has more than 15 years of experience in the Automotive industry.
“At SIXT, our goal is to provide our valued customers with an exceptional travel experience that will forever be etched in their memories. Our fleet is a reflection of our commitment to innovation and premium mobility solutions. My team and I work hard to always have the exciting and luxurious cars in our fleet that keep our customers coming back. Our dedication to exceptional customer service, coupled with our focus on cutting-edge technology, has helped to cement SIXT’s position as a leading player in the mobility industry.”
American
Thomas C. Kennedy is President of SIXT North America. He is responsible for driving SIXT´s premium and digitization strategy in the US forward.
Prior to joining SIXT USA, Mr. Kennedy served as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hertz Global Holdings from 2013 to 2018, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Hilton Worldwide Holdings from 2008 to 2013 and as Executive Vice President and CFO at Vanguard Car Rental from 2003 to 2007. Mr. Kennedy graduated from Harvard University with a Master of Business Administration degree in 1992.
“SIXT is a leading global mobility provider that is innovative, technology focused, well capitalized and most importantly, relentless on providing superior customer experience. I am truly excited to be part of our Team Orange to capitalize on what we believe is a unique opportunity in the US market.”
German
Friederike Katharina Reichenberger is Chief Human Resources Manager at SIXT, responsible for talent acquisition and talent development. Her responsibilities include providing excellent people services, programs and digital tools to attract new talents and to develop and retain all SIXT employees.
Prior to joining SIXT in 2013, Friederike Reichenberger served as Deputy Head of Human Resources at Conrad Electronics. After her Bachelor of Arts in hotel management, she started her career in Human Resources/People Management at E. Breuninger GmbH & Co in 2005 while completing her MBA in Human Resources Management at University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen.
“SIXT is an attractive employer that enables all SIXT employees to be passionate & committed performers who feel at home in their working environment.”